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NY S00338

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jamaal Bailey

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires New York City Civil Court to provide court orders and stipulations to parties in their native language if they are not fluent in English and their native language is one of the six most prevalent non-English languages spoken in New York City

  • Mandates that the person drafting translated court documents must submit both English and native language versions to the court with a sworn certification that the translation accurately reflects the English document

  • Requires all parties to demonstrate to the court's satisfaction that they comprehend the nature and effect of each court order or stipulation

  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Requires certain civil court documents to be provided to parties in their native language; requires parties to demonstrate their understanding of the nature and effect of such documents.

Last Action

ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/7/2026
Rules6/13/2025
Judiciary1/8/2025

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