New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S10331 — Requires the advice and consent of the city council for the appointment of judges by the Mayor of the city of New York

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill mandates city council approval for judges appointed by the New York City mayor.

This legislation requires that the New York City mayor obtain the advice and consent of the city council for appointing judges to family and criminal courts. This change aims to involve the city council in the judicial appointment process.

Summary

Requires the advice and consent of the city council when the New York City mayor is appointing judges for family court and city-wide criminal courts.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

  2. TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION

  3. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S10331 do?
Requires the advice and consent of the city council when the New York City mayor is appointing judges for family court and city-wide criminal courts.
Who sponsors S10331?
S10331 is sponsored by Luis R. Sepúlveda.
What is the current status of S10331?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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