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NY A10615
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Tague
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AI Summary
- Creates the Office of Justice Court Fee Recovery within the Department of Financial Services to collect delinquent fees owed to town and village courts that lack resources for debt collection
- Allows town and village courts to voluntarily participate by certifying fees unpaid for 90+ days, at which point the state assumes collection responsibility
- Establishes the Justice Court Fee Reimbursement Fund to reimburse participating towns and villages for the local share of delinquent fees once the state assumes collection
- Requires annual reports to legislative leaders by February 1st detailing fund deposits, reimbursements made, number of participating courts, and financial projections
- Takes effect one year after becoming law, with regulatory authority to prepare implementation in advance
Legislative Description
Establishes the office of justice court fee recovery, which is charged with collecting fees in criminal actions and other proceedings on behalf of justice courts.
Last Action
referred to ways and means
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means3/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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