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NY A08764
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Edward Ra
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AI Summary
- Exempts Court of Appeals judges from the requirement to provide written reasons for recusal that applies to other judges
- Establishes a mandatory replacement process when a Court of Appeals judge recuses themselves from a case
- Requires replacement judges to be selected on a rotating basis from appellate division judges, ordered by seniority
- Updates gendered language in the existing recusal statute from "himself or herself" to "themselves"
- Takes effect 30 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Provides that when a court of appeals judge recuses themselves from sitting in or taking part in the decision, action, claim, matter, motion or proceeding, a replacement shall be chosen on a rotating basis, based on seniority, of the next available appellate division judge.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary6/2/2025
Full Bill Text
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