New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 10408: Authorizes a discontinuance without an order in actions where an unrepresented party has not responded to a request for a stipulation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 10408 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes a discontinuance without an order in actions where an unrepresented party has not responded to a request for a stipulation. Primary sponsor: Jen Lunsford (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows a party asserting a claim to discontinue an action without procedural delays when the discontinuance would benefit an unrepresented party and that party has not responded to a request to stipulate to a discontinuance in a reasonable period of time.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jen Lunsford | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 135 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY