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NY A06421
Bill
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Latrice Walker
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AI Summary
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Amends Judiciary Law section 35 to change compensation rates for court-appointed counsel in supreme court or surrogate's court family proceedings
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Requires appointed attorneys to be compensated at the same rates established under Family Court Act section 245, rather than under the general Judiciary Law provisions
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Applies to cases where the family court could have had jurisdiction but the matter was filed in or referred to supreme court or surrogate's court
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Takes effect immediately and applies to applications or proceedings pending on or after the effective date
Legislative Description
Provides counsel appointed in the supreme court or surrogate's court for certain family matters shall be compensated in the same manner as law guardians in the family court of this state.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
1/7/2026