New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 4602: 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

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

Plain-language summary

A 4602 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Catalina Cruz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Catalina Cruz (Democratic).