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- Referred to judiciary
- Referred to judiciary
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Designates venue of certain special proceedings against certain state bodies or officers
In Senate Committee · Judiciary · Sponsor William Magnarelli
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S165
Title of bill
An act to amend the civil practice law and rules, in relation to the venue for certain special proceedings
Purpose or general idea
Current law allows that certain proceedings can be filed in Albany County Supreme Court. This bill allows these proceedings to be filed at other locations throughout the state.
Summary of specific provisions
The bill amends Section 506 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules to allow certain proceedings to be commenced in the judicial district where the petitioner resides instead of only in Albany.
Effects of present law this bill would alter
Current law allows that proceedings against certain State regulatory agencies be commenced in Supreme Court, Albany County. This bill would give citizens the opportunity to commence a proceeding in either the Supreme Court, Albany County, or the judicial district in which the petitioner resides or has its principal place of business.
Justification
Necessary to provide access to justice for citizens of the state.
Prior legislative history
A.190 (1993-94), A.459 (1995-96), A.237 (1997-98), A.11 (1999-2000), A.1224 (2003-04), A.892 (2005-06), A.3981, Passed Assembly (2007-2008), S.7401/A.5197 (2010) 2011 COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO JUDICIARY 2012 REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
Fiscal implication
Minimal impact on administrative costs.
Effective date
Immediately.
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