S 7468 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to expanding the available jurisdiction for issuing information subpoenas

This bill (S 7468) expands the jurisdiction for small claims court creditors to obtain information subpoenas. It allows small claims judgment creditors (people who won court cases but haven't been paid) to request subpoenas that can be served anywhere in New York State, rather than only within the county where the judgment was issued. The key provision requires small claims clerks to issue these subpoenas at nominal cost and provide assistance with preparation. This change gives creditors broader access to locate debtors' assets statewide without needing separate local court orders. The bill does not change the process for obtaining the subpoena itself, only where it can be legally served.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 17, 2025 Last action Jun 13, 2025
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S7468 → S7468A · 2 edits
MINOR
This bill expands the geographic jurisdiction for issuing information subpoenas in small claims court cases from limited areas outside New York City to anywhere in the state. The change applies to civil, city, district, and justice courts, making it easier for judgment creditors to obtain witness testimony and documents from witnesses located throughout New York.
Scope change
Expanded from limited geographic areas (outside NYC or outside specific counties) to statewide jurisdiction for serving information subpoenas
SCOPE

Changed subpoena service jurisdiction from 'outside the city of New York and outside a county adjoining such city' or 'outside the county' to 'anywhere in the state'

ENFORCEMENT

Maintained existing court contempt powers for non-compliance with information subpoenas across all affected court types

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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Jun 13, 2025
Committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
May 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMENDED 7468A
upper
Apr 17, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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