New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7189: Relates to requiring town and village justices be admitted to practice law in the state
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 7189 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to requiring town and village justices be admitted to practice law in the state. Primary sponsor: Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 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.
Requires town and village justices be admitted to practice law in New York state for at least five years as of the date they commence the duties of office.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Maritza Davila | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Alicia Hyndman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
| Al Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| David Weprin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Stefani Zinerman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“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
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY