S 4998 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Increases the amount of allowance that trial and grand jurors are entitled to in each court of the unified court system

This bill increases the daily allowance for trial and grand jurors in New York's unified court system from $40 to $72 per day. It directly affects jurors who serve in court, including those employed, by raising their daily payment and adjusting employer wage withholding rules. Specifically, jurors earning less than $72 daily receive the difference between their wages and $72, while employers with over 10 staff cannot withhold the first $72 of wages for the first three days of service. The increased allowance and related expenses will be paid by the state from funds allocated to the Office of Court Administration.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 14, 2025 Last action Feb 25, 2025
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S4998 S4998A · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to reflect its progress through the legislative process, including favorable committee reports and amendments. The substantive content of the bill regarding juror allowances and employment rights remains unchanged, with only the effective date modified from April to 30 days after enactment.
TIMELINE

The effective date of the act was changed from April 1st to 30 days after the bill becomes law.

TECHNICAL

The bill title was updated to include 'A' to indicate it is an amended version, and committee status was updated to show favorable reports from Judiciary and Finance committees.

Page numbering and document identifiers were updated to reflect the revised version of the bill.

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Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 4998A
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Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE
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Feb 25, 2025
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REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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Feb 14, 2025
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