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NY A05602
Bill
Status
2/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steven Raga
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AI Summary
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Directs the chief administrative judge to conduct a comprehensive study on the housing court guardian ad litem program in consultation with the Access to Justice Program, Guardian and Fiduciary Services Office, NYC Civil Court Housing Part, and NYC Human Resources Administration
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Requires analysis of the total number of guardians ad litem appointed in New York State during fiscal years 2025 and 2026
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Mandates examination of guardian ad litem appointment reimbursements from municipal, state, federal agencies, and charitable/religious organizations, along with an accounting of all funding streams and budget allocations for the program
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Requires proposals for guardian ad litem compensation structure to improve recruitment and retention
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Report must be submitted to the Governor and legislative leaders by July 1 of the year following the act's effective date
Legislative Description
Directs the chief administrative judge of the New York unified court system to conduct a study on the office of court administration's housing court guardian ad litem program and to publish a report on such study.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
1/7/2026