New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 950: Relates to the award of reasonable attorney's fees in certain proceedings
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 950 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the award of reasonable attorney's fees in certain proceedings. Primary sponsor: Phil Steck (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides for the award of reasonable attorneys' fees in FOIL proceedings if the person is successful and in open meeting proceedings to the successful petitioner and against the public body.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Steck | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Anna Kelles | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 125 |
| Bill Magnarelli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Tony Simone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
“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 GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- PRINT NUMBER 950A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS