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Asking Albany · Res 0107-2026

The New York State Legislature to amend the New York State constitution to remove the requirement that New York City court judges be admitted to practice law…

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Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to amend the New York State constitution to remove the requirement that New York City court judges be admitted to practice law for a minimum of five years, and amend the New York City Civil Court Act to eliminate the requirement that Civil Court judges be attorneys admitted to practice law in New York State for ten years, and to establish new eligibility criteria that allows qualified non-attorneys to serve as elected judges in the New York City Civil Court

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Latest action Jan 29, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Frank Morano

Council Member, District 51 · Republican

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What this can and cannot do

This is a request, not a law. The City Council is asking the New York State Legislature and the Governor to act, because the subject is outside the city's authority. Passing it commits the city to a position; it does not change the rule.

Summary

Remove the requirement that New York City court judges be admitted to practice law for a minimum of five years, and amend the New York City Civil Court Act.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Adopted

Committee

Committee on Criminal Justice

Cosponsors

Farah N. Louis

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

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Full history

  1. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Resolution was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Criminal Justice

    NYC Council