Assembly bill · A8256 (2025-26)
Relates to the role of the attorney-general as the head of the department of justice and of the chief state's attorney as the head of the department of law
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Eddie Gibbs (Assembly Member, District 68, Democratic)
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Summary
Increases the maximum number of civil departments in the state government to twenty-one; relates to the role of the attorney-general as the head of the department of justice; creates the role of the chief state's attorney as the head of the department of law.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Governmental Operations · New York State Assembly
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Full history
- Jan 30, 2026
Referred to committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Assembly
- Jan 8, 2026
To Attorney-general for Opinion
TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
- Jun 2, 2025
Referred to committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Assembly
- May 7, 2025
To Attorney-general for Opinion
TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
NY Assembly
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- May 5, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
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