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New York Senate Bill S07467

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S07467

Introduced
4/17/25  

Caption

Increases the number of family court judges in the city of New York to seventy-two; provides for two additional family court judges for each of Westchester and Rockland counties and an additional family court judge for each of Erie and Niagara counties.

Impact

The bill is expected to significantly impact the operational dynamics of the family court system within New York State. By increasing the number of judges, the bill aims to alleviate case backlogs and improve the timely handling of family law matters, such as custody disputes, child support issues, and domestic violence cases. With this enhancement, the hope is to provide better access to justice for families in need of assistance, as well as to improve the overall efficiency of the family court system.

Summary

Bill S07467 proposes an increase in the number of family court judges in New York, raising the total from sixty-seven to seventy-two judges within the city. This measure aims to enhance the family court's capacity to handle cases more efficiently amid rising demands. In addition to the judges in New York City, the bill specifies that each of Westchester and Rockland counties will gain two additional judges, while Erie and Niagara counties will each receive one. This legislative decision is positioned as a response to the increasing complexity and number of family court cases across these jurisdictions.

Contention

While the bill presents a positive step towards strengthening the family court system, it may also face scrutiny regarding the allocation of financial resources necessary to support these new positions. Questions may arise about budget implications and whether this increase in judges will translate into the expected improvements in case management and resolution. Stakeholders spotlighting these concerns might argue that while additional judges are beneficial, they need to be paired with adequate training and support resources to truly be effective.

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

NY S06492

Increases the number of family court judges in the city of New York to seventy-two; provides for two additional family court judges for each of Westchester and Rockland counties and an additional family court judge for each of Erie and Niagara counties.

NY S09839

Increases the number of judges in family court to 67; adds twelve additional judges to the civil court of the city of New York; adds additional family court judges to Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Erie, Jefferson, Nassau, Rensselaer, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester counties.

NY A10540

Increases the number of judges in family court to 67; adds twelve additional judges to the civil court of the city of New York; adds additional family court judges to Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Erie, Jefferson, Nassau, Rensselaer, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester counties.

NY S09855

Adds fifteen additional judges to the civil court of the city of New York; adds additional family court judges to Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Erie, Jefferson, Nassau, Rensselaer, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester counties.

NY A10621

Adds fifteen additional judges to the civil court of the city of New York; adds additional family court judges to Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Erie, Jefferson, Nassau, Rensselaer, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester counties.

NY A07669

Increases the number of judges in the second, ninth and eleventh districts; provides for additional family court judges in the city of New York and certain counties; provides for additional city and civil court judges in New York city.

NY S07534

Increases the number of judges in the second, ninth and eleventh districts; provides for additional family court judges in the city of New York and certain counties; provides for additional city and civil court judges in New York city.

NY S07554

Relates to the number of judges of the family court in St. Lawrence county; adds an additional judge at the same compensation rate.

NY A07797

Relates to the number of judges of the family court in St. Lawrence county; adds an additional judge at the same compensation rate.

NY A09881

Provides for the election of judges to family court within the City of New York, rather than for the appointment of such judges.

Similar Bills

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