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NY S09337

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes mandatory venue requirements for all legal actions involving Article 19, Section 1 of the New York State Constitution (the constitutional amendment process)

  • Limits venue to one designated court per judicial department: New York County (1st), Westchester County (2nd), Albany County (3rd), or Erie County (4th)

  • Requires plaintiffs to file in a judicial department where at least one plaintiff is located

  • Covers cases involving constitutional amendment proposals, ballot placement procedures, ballot appearance, amendment-related elections, and interpretation of enacted amendments

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/3/2026

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