S5559
An act to amend the Judiciary Law — 2025-03-20 · Calendar #543
The State Senate passed legislation to amend the Judiciary Law on a 41-18 vote. Sponsored by Sen. Hoylman-Sigal, the bill (S5559, Calendar 543) will take effect 30 days after becoming law. The measure drew opposition from 18 senators, primarily Republicans including Sens. Ashby, Borrello, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Chan, Gallivan, Griffo, Helming, Martins, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Rhoads, Rolison, Stec, Tedisco and Weik. No floor debate was recorded on the bill prior to the vote.
PASSED
Ayes: 41
· Nays: 18
Debate Summary
No substantive debate is recorded in this transcript segment. The bill proceeded directly to a roll call vote following the reading of the final section.
Recorded Votes
Recorded votes are predominantly dissenting (nay) votes captured from roll call records.
| Senator | Vote | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Ashby | nay | Republican |
| Borrello | nay | Republican |
| Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | nay | Republican |
| Chan | nay | Republican |
| Gallivan | nay | Republican |
| Griffo | nay | Republican |
| Helming | nay | Republican |
| Martins | nay | Republican |
| Mattera | nay | Republican |
| Murray | nay | Republican |
| O'Mara | nay | Republican |
| Oberacker | nay | Republican |
| Ortt | nay | Republican |
| Rhoads | nay | Republican |
| Rolison | nay | Republican |
| Stec | nay | Republican |
| Tedisco | nay | Republican |
| Weik | nay | Republican |