New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9129: Directs the chief administrator of the courts to develop and implement a random audit compliance program to conduct periodic financial audits of law firms; and provides for funding of the program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9129 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Directs the chief administrator of the courts to develop and implement a random audit compliance program to conduct periodic financial audits of law firms; and provides for funding of the program. Primary sponsor: Siela Bynoe (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 9129B.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the chief administrator of the courts to develop and implement a random audit compliance program to conduct periodic financial audits of law firms that engage in the private practice and create and manage escrow trust accounts in the state in order to ensure proper handling of IOLTA accounts; provides for the funding of the random audit compliance program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siela Bynoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 9129B
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
- PRINT NUMBER 9129A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY