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Assembly bill · A5256 (2025-26)

Provides for the presence of either a uniformed court officer or law enforcement officer during court proceedings

New York State Assembly

Latest action May 18, 2026

Sponsor: Chris Tague (Assembly Member, District 102, Republican)

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Summary

Provides for the chief administrator of the courts to, upon request by a municipality, ensure the assignment and presence of a uniformed court officer during court proceedings or a law enforcement officer where no uniformed court officer is available.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Judiciary · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Judiciary · New York State Senate.

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Full history

  1. May 18, 2026

    Held for Consideration in Judiciary

    HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN JUDICIARY

    NY Assembly

  2. Jan 7, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

    NY Assembly

  3. Feb 12, 2025

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

    NY Assembly

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