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NY S09337
Bill
Status
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Jackson
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AI Summary
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Establishes mandatory venue requirements for all legal actions involving Article 19, Section 1 of the New York State Constitution (the constitutional amendment process)
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Limits venue to one designated court per judicial department: New York County (1st), Westchester County (2nd), Albany County (3rd), or Erie County (4th)
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Requires plaintiffs to file in a judicial department where at least one plaintiff is located
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Covers cases involving constitutional amendment proposals, ballot placement procedures, ballot appearance, amendment-related elections, and interpretation of enacted amendments
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Sets the required venue for actions or proceedings involving section one of article nineteen of the state constitution.
Last Action
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
3/3/2026