What's happening
This bill allows the Southampton Town justice court to issue injunctions and restraining orders for local land use, building, and fire regulation violations.
Why it matters
Empowers Local Enforcement. By allowing the Southampton Town justice court to issue injunctions and restraining orders, the bill gives local authorities a faster, more direct tool to address violations of land use, building, and fire codes—potentially preventing ongoing or repeated harm to the community.
Quicker Response to Dangerous Conditions. The ability to grant temporary restraining orders means that unsafe or illegal activities—such as unsafe construction or fire hazards—can be halted immediately, rather than waiting for protracted court processes in higher courts.
Strengthens Local Governance. This change gives Southampton greater autonomy and control over local issues, reducing reliance on county or state courts and potentially making enforcement of local laws more consistent and responsive to community needs.
Potential Deterrent Effect. The threat of immediate court-ordered action (such as an injunction or restraining order) may discourage individuals or businesses from violating local regulations in the first place, thereby supporting safer and more orderly development.
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Who cares
Southampton Justice Court
The bill would authorize the court to issue injunctions and temporary restraining orders over alleged violations of local land use, building or fire prevention rules.
Prosecuting attorneys in Southampton
They could ask the town justice court for these orders through motions under Article 63 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules.
Southampton property owners and developers
Activities alleged to violate local land use, building or fire prevention rules could face injunctions or temporary restraining orders issued by the town justice court.
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Allow Southampton Court Injunctions
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Sponsors
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History
- Referred to judiciary
- Referred to judiciary
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Let Southampton Courts Block Violations
In Senate Committee · Local Government · Sponsor Kenneth P. LaValle
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STATE OF NEW YORK
S. 3724 A. 5517
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
SENATE - ASSEMBLY
February 13, 2019
IN SENATE -- Introduced by Sen. LAVALLE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Local Government
IN ASSEMBLY -- Introduced by M. of A. THIELE -- read once and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
AN ACT in relation to authorizing the justice court in the town of Southampton, county of Suffolk to grant injunctions and temporary restraining orders in connection with local land use, building and fire regulations
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the justice court of the town of Southampton, county of Suffolk may issue an injunction or temporary restraining order, where the activity complained of has as its basis a violation of local law or ordinances relating to land use, building, or fire prevention regulations, upon the motion of the prosecuting attorney in accordance with article 63 of the civil practice law and rules.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the first of the month next succeeding at least 90 days after it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD03211-01-9
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