New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 6049: Renames the supreme court the superior court and the court of appeals the supreme court
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 6049 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Renames the supreme court the superior court and the court of appeals the supreme court. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): OPINION 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.
Renames the supreme court the superior court and the court of appeals the supreme court.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Skoufis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Rachel May | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- COMMITTED TO RULES
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.639
- OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY