Repeals section 470 of the judiciary law relating to allowing attorneys having offices in the state to reside in an adjoining state
This bill removes a specific rule from the state's judiciary law that currently permits lawyers with offices in the state to live in a neighboring state. By repealing Section 470, the legislation eliminates this exception, meaning attorneys must now reside within the state to maintain their local practice. The change takes effect immediately upon passage and applies to all lawyers subject to the state's judicial regulations.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2024
Last action May 22, 2024
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Committee
2
May 22, 2024
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Jan 26, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David Weprin
DDemocratic
Co
Aileen Gunther
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Paulin
DDemocratic
Co
Jeffrey Dinowitz
DDemocratic
Co
Nader Sayegh
DDemocratic
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