S 10288 NY
Relates to pro bono service by attorneys and candidates for admission to the bar
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Summary
This bill authorizes New York to require pro bono legal service as a condition of admission to the bar or for attorney registration. Pro bono work performed pursuant to an agreement with the federal government is exempted from the requirement if the federal government designates the recipients or types of legal services to be provided. The bill allows the state to establish the terms and conditions under which attorneys and bar candidates may fulfill any pro bono service requirement. The provisions of the bill are temporary and will expire upon the expiration date specified in the legislation.
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Official abstract
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.
Sponsor (1)
- James Skoufis Democratic · primary
1 coauthor / cosponsor
- Erik Bottcher Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (1)
- May 11, 2026 REFERRED TO JUDICIARY · upper
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