A 8318 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to pro bono service by attorneys and candidates for admission to the bar

Summary

Authorizes a requirement of pro bono service as a condition of admission to the bar or attorney registration; exempts pro bono work performed pursuant to an agreement with the federal government if the federal government designates the recipients of the pro bono work or type or types or nature of such legal services; provides for the expiration of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced May 13, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026

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What changed between versions

A8318A → A8318B · 2 edits

MINOR

This bill version adds a sunset clause to ensure the new pro bono reporting requirements and the ban on compulsory federal legal work expire on January 20, 2029. It also updates the bill's procedural history to reflect that it has been amended and reported again by the committee.

Scope change

The bill's scope is now temporary; it will automatically repeal itself after a set period rather than remaining in effect indefinitely.

TIMELINE

Added an expiration date of January 20, 2029, meaning the new pro bono reporting rules and the prohibition on mandatory federal legal work will no longer apply after that date.

PROCEDURAL

Updated the committee history to indicate the bill was amended and reported again, reflecting further legislative review.

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Committee

Amendments

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

lower

Jun 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 8318B

lower

Jun 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY

lower

May 15, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 8318A

lower

May 15, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY

lower

May 13, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors