A04674Introduced in the Assembly
Requires the chief administrator of the courts to submit a report to the legislature and the governor on: an evaluation of the feasibility and benefit of publishing suppression rulings rendered by trial-level criminal courts and/or collection of data regarding such rulings; whether the publication of additional decisions and/or collection of data would improve the practice of law; an evaluation of the means by which such publication and/or collection of data may be effectuated to improve transparency and the public understanding of these courts; an assessment of any further resources that would be necessary to support increased publication or data collection; and recommendations regarding legislation and administrative measures that could be taken.
Introduced by Christopher Burdick, District 93
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires the chief administrator of the courts to submit a report to the legislature and the governor on: an evaluation of the feasibility and benefit of publishing suppression rulings rendered by trial-level criminal courts and/or collection of data regarding such rulings; whether the publication of additional decisions and/or collection of data would improve the practice of law; an evaluation of the means by which such publication and/or collection of data may be effectuated to improve transparency and the public understanding of these courts; an assessment of any further resources that would be necessary to support increased publication or data collection; and recommendations regarding legislation and administrative measures that could be taken.
Where it stands
substituted by s3864a
June 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Rules Committee: Favorable · June 2, 2026
18
Yes
9
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
31 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Smith | 5 | No |
| Jarett Gandolfo | 7 | No |
| Charles Lavine | 13 | Yes |
| Edward Ra | 19 | No |
| Nily Rozic | 25 | Yes |
| Edward Braunstein | 26 | Yes |
| Andrew Hevesi | 28 | Yes |
| Alicia Hyndman | 29 | Absent |
| Vivian Cook | 32 | Absent |
| Clyde Vanel | 33 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to judiciary
referred to judiciary
amend (t) and recommit to judiciary
print number 4674a
reference changed to ways and means
reported referred to rules
reported
rules report cal.335
ordered to third reading rules cal.335
substituted by s3864a
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