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NY A07189
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
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AI Summary
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Requires all town and village justices to be attorneys admitted to practice law in New York State for at least five years before commencing their duties
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Amends the Uniform Justice Court Act, Town Law, and Village Law to establish this attorney requirement across all relevant statutes
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Grandfathers in current non-attorney justices, allowing them to complete the remainder of their existing terms
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Takes effect on January 1st of the year following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires town and village justices be admitted to practice law in New York state for at least five years as of the date they commence the duties of office.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/21/2025
Full Bill Text
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