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S 7450 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the right of defendants in misdemeanor or felony cases to have such matter appear before a judge or justice admitted to practice law in New York

Summary
Relates to the right of defendants in misdemeanor or felony cases to have such matter appear before a judge or justice admitted to practice law in New York; creates an automatic right to have a case reassigned to an attorney judge.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill ensures defendants in felony/misdemeanor cases have cases reassigned to attorney judges, strengthening due process and defendant rights in court proceedings.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2025
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Governor
Introduced Apr 16, 2025 Last action Apr 16, 2025
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Apr 16, 2025
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REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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Photo of Brad Hoylman-Sigal
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
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