A2059Introduced in the General Assembly
Eliminates court filing fees for individuals who are sued for consumer debt.
Introduced by Shama Haider, District 37
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Eliminates court filing fees for individuals who are sued for consumer debt.
Where it stands
Reported and Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
October 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
General AssemblyStage: Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee: Reported Favorably · October 5, 2026
6
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
7 assemblymembers recorded in this General Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Melinda Kane | 6 | Yes |
| Annette Quijano | 20 | Yes |
| Jay Webber | 26 | Yes |
| Chigozie Onyema | 28 | Yes |
| Sean Kean | 30 | Not Voting |
| William Sampson | 31 | Yes |
| Katie Brennan | 32 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
Reported and Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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