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NY S06049
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Skoufis
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AI Summary
- Renames New York's highest court from "Court of Appeals" to "Supreme Court" to align with federal naming conventions
- Renames the current "Supreme Court" (the state's trial court of general jurisdiction) to "Superior Court"
- Updates all references throughout the state constitution, including provisions related to judicial nominations, appellate jurisdiction, court administration, and judicial conduct
- Replaces gendered pronouns (he/she, his/her) with gender-neutral language (they/them/their) throughout affected constitutional provisions
- Requires the amendment to be passed by two consecutive legislative sessions and approved by voters in a referendum before taking effect
Legislative Description
Renames the supreme court the superior court and the court of appeals the supreme court.
Last Action
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/7/2026
Rules6/13/2025
Judiciary3/5/2025
Full Bill Text
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