A 8437 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Renames the supreme court the superior court and the court of appeals the supreme court

This bill (A 8437) is a constitutional amendment that would rename two state courts: the "supreme court" would become the "superior court," and the "court of appeals" would become the "supreme court." The bill modifies constitutional text throughout the document to replace these court titles in all references, including provisions about court jurisdiction, procedures, and structure. It does not change the courts' powers, responsibilities, or the legal processes they handle. The renaming is purely procedural, with no substantive policy changes to judicial functions or operations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2025
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Governor
Introduced May 16, 2025 Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
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OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jun 9, 2025
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OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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May 16, 2025
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Charles Lavine
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