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A08984Introduced in the Assembly

Requires the state board of law examiners to establish protocols for addressing emergencies that occur during the administration of the bar examination, and to provide testing accommodations for persons who have applied for examination for admission to practice and are the subject of, or a witness to, or are affected by the emergency.

IntroducedAssembly Judiciary

Introduced by Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, District 42

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Requires the state board of law examiners to establish protocols for addressing emergencies that occur during the administration of the bar examination, and to provide testing accommodations for persons who have applied for examination for admission to practice and are the subject of, or a witness to, or are affected by the emergency.

Where it stands

referred to judiciary

January 7, 2026

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  1. referred to judiciary

  2. referred to judiciary

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