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NY S01646
Bill
Status
6/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
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Replace gender-specific pronouns with gender-neutral language throughout Rules 9401, 9403, 9404, 9405, and 9406 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules (changing "his" to "their," "chairman" to "chairperson," etc.).
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Prohibit character and fitness questionnaires from requiring disclosure of an applicant's history of interaction with law enforcement or the criminal justice system if the interaction is no longer pending and did not result in a conviction.
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Prohibit questionnaires from requiring disclosure of juvenile proceedings, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed convictions.
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Take effect 60 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Relates to making technical corrections to ensure gender neutrality for the admission to practice law and preventing the character fitness questionnaire from inquiring into an applicant's prior interaction with law enforcement or the criminal justice system under certain circumstances.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
6/3/2024