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NY A08695
Bill
Status
5/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jenifer Rajkumar
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AI Summary
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Amends Civil Practice Law and Rules section 4106 to require that when an alternate juror is substituted during deliberations, the jury must restart deliberations on all issues originally submitted to them
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If a jury has already rendered a verdict on one or more issues before an alternate juror is seated, the jury must deliberate anew only on issues not yet decided by that verdict
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Applies to all civil actions and proceedings pending on or after the effective date
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides that after an alternate juror has been substituted, the jury shall deliberate anew on all issues submitted to the jury at the outset of deliberations; exempts issues for which a verdict was already rendered.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
1/7/2026