New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 10089: Allows for justices to reside in any town, village or city within the same assembly district as the court such justice serves and establishes educational requirements for certain town and village justices
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 10089 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows for justices to reside in any town, village or city within the same assembly district as the court such justice serves and establishes educational requirements for certain town and village justices. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 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 for justices to reside in any town, village or city contained in whole or in part within the same assembly district as the court such justice serves or in an assembly district contiguous to such municipality where the court is located; authorizes towns and villages to require that any person who serves as a town or village justice be admitted to practice law in the state.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Skoufis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
“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