Requires a detailed determination in orders determining a motion

◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Luis R. Sepúlveda says this is needed

The 1996 amendment to New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) Rule 2219(a) was enacted to enhance transparency and protect parties' rights to appeal by ensuring that judicial decisions-whether issued in writing, orally, or sua sponte (on the judge's own initiative)-are documented or recorded upon request. Prior to the amendment, rulings were often deliv- ered orally during informal proceedings without a formal written record, hindering parties' ability to seek appellate review. While this change has improved access to judicial decisions, significant issues remain. Currently, judges retain discretion over the level of detail provided in their determinations, leading to inconsistencies and, in some cases, depriving parties of a clear basis for appellate review. Removing this discretion and requiring judges to provide reasoning for their decisions would promote greater uniformity and accountability. It would also bene- fit clients and attorneys seeking to understand the rationale behind rulings-an essential component of both appellate advocacy and profes- sional development.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.