Increases the number of judges in certain courts
This bill adds three family court judges and three civil court judges specifically for Richmond County (Staten Island). It amends court laws to require at least three family court judges resident in Richmond County and creates three new civil court judge positions for the county. The new judges will be elected countywide in November 2025, with terms starting January 2026. These changes directly affect Richmond County residents by increasing judicial capacity in both family and civil courts there.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
Jan 21, 2025
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
DDemocratic
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