New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 7860
Relates to pro bono service by attorneys and candidates for admission to the bar
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Brad Hoylman-Sigal
Cosponsors (1)
- Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Authorizes a requirement of pro bono service as a condition of admission to the bar or attorney registration; exempts pro bono work performed pursuant to an agreement with the federal government if the federal government designates the recipients of the pro bono work or type or types or nature of such legal services; provides for the expiration of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 25, 2026, 4:03 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2025 Senate | Floor Vote - Version: B | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| May 20, 2025 Senate | Judiciary Vote - Version: A | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Jun 12, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY - Jun 12, 2025 · Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY - Jun 12, 2025 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - Jun 4, 2025 · Senate
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 7860B - May 22, 2025 · Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING - May 21, 2025 · Senate
2ND REPORT CAL. - May 20, 2025 · Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.1209 - May 14, 2025 · Senate
PRINT NUMBER 7860A - May 14, 2025 · Senate
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY - May 9, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY