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NY S07860
Bill
Status
6/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the court to require candidates for bar admission to complete a certain number of hours of pro bono service before filing an application for admission
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Permits the chief administrator to require attorneys to report their pro bono hours when filing biennial registration statements
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Excludes from qualifying pro bono service any hours worked under agreements between a law firm and the federal government where the federal government specifies the recipients or type of legal services
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Prohibits New York law firm employers from requiring employees to assist in providing legal services under federal government agreements that specify the recipients or nature of such services
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for implementing rules and regulations
Legislative Description
Authorizes a requirement of pro bono service as a condition of admission to the bar or attorney registration; exempts pro bono work performed pursuant to an agreement with the federal government if the federal government designates the recipients of the pro bono work or type or types or nature of such legal services; provides for the expiration of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
6/12/2025