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A 9494 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the removal of actions to certain courts in an adjoining county

Summary
Allows the removal of criminal actions to a mental health court in an adjoining county and provides for the reversion to the original court of record where the defendant fails to comply with or complete the mental health court program.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllows mental health court diversion for criminal cases, promoting rehabilitation over incarceration - key reform strategy aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables mental health court diversion, supporting treatment access for defendants with mental health needs as part of court system integration.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Jan 20, 2026
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Committee
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Jan 13, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
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Jan 7, 2026
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John McDonald
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