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NY S04859
Bill
Status
6/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
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Makes formal written complaints against judges and all subsequent proceedings, including hearings before the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, public rather than confidential
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Removes the requirement that a judge must request in writing for hearings to be made public, eliminating judicial control over proceeding confidentiality
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Extends the Commission's jurisdiction to continue investigating judges who retire while under investigation, not just those who resign, preventing judges from escaping accountability through retirement
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Expands the timeframe for maintaining jurisdiction by allowing formal complaints to be served within 120 days after a judge's resignation or retirement, rather than only after a removal determination has been transmitted
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Removes provisions allowing the Commission to share records with the governor, senate leadership, and judicial nomination bodies regarding applicants for judicial appointments
Legislative Description
Relates to complaints regarding judges and confidentiality of records; extends the jurisdiction of the state commission on judicial conduct as to judges who resign or retire while under investigation or formal charges.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
6/10/2025