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NY S08196

Bill

Status

Passed

11/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brad Hoylman-Sigal

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for judges to preside over youth parts in superior courts beyond family court judges to include superior court judges with relevant training and experience
  • Superior court judges qualify if the chief administrator of the courts determines they have prior experience in juvenile delinquency proceedings in family court or adolescent/juvenile offender proceedings in superior court
  • Requires all youth part judges to receive specialized training in juvenile justice, adolescent development, youth custody and care, and effective treatment methods for reducing unlawful conduct by youths
  • Youth parts maintain exclusive jurisdiction over juvenile offenders and adolescent offenders in each county's superior court
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to expanding eligibility for judges presiding over designated youth parts.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.565

11/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Codes6/10/2025
Rules6/10/2025
Codes5/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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