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NY A09881

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/24/2024

Primary Sponsor

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Article 6, Section 15 of the New York State Constitution regarding Family Court judge selection in New York City
  • Changes Family Court judges from appointed positions to elected positions chosen by county electors from districts established by law
  • Establishes that Family Court judges must be residents of New York City and serve ten-year terms
  • Requires the amendment to be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election and published for 3 months before that election
  • Amendment must be approved by both the Senate and Assembly before taking effect

Legislative Description

Provides for the election of judges to family court within the City of New York, rather than for the appointment of such judges.

Last Action

opinion referred to judiciary

5/20/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/24/2024

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