New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S07468

Introduced
4/17/25  

Caption

Allows for the issuance of information subpoenas on behalf of small claims judgment creditors to be effective anywhere in the state.

Impact

If passed, the bill would significantly alter the procedures surrounding small claims judgments. Currently, the issuance of information subpoenas is often limited geographically, but this bill proposes to enable creditors to enforce judgments across the entire state of New York. By allowing clerks to issue subpoenas more broadly, it aims to enhance the efficiency of debt recovery processes, thus potentially leading to higher recovery rates for creditors. This could mean that individuals or entities found liable in small claims courts would need to be more diligent in settling debts, knowing that their liabilities could be pursued more aggressively in any location within the state.

Summary

Bill S07468 aims to amend various court acts in New York State, particularly focusing on the issuance of information subpoenas for small claims judgment creditors. The bill seeks to empower small claims clerks to issue such subpoenas that can be served anywhere within the state, expanding the jurisdictional reach of the courts in enforcing small claims judgments. This amendment is intended to streamline the process for judgment creditors to recover debts owed to them after a judgment has been rendered in their favor, thus facilitating quicker resolution of outstanding debts.

Contention

Notably, some concerns might arise regarding the balance of power in the judicial system. Critics may argue that expanding the jurisdiction for information subpoenas could put undue pressure on debtors who may not have the means to fulfill their obligations. Additionally, there are broader implications about access to justice and how effectively small claims courts can aid those seeking to collect on judgments, especially in terms of providing proper legal assistance and support for both creditors and debtors, potentially necessitating further safeguards to protect vulnerable parties in debt collection processes.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY A10393

Defines the term "satisfaction" in relation to the satisfaction of judgments; allows satisfaction of judgments to be filed by affirmation rather than after notarization; increases the time during which attorneys may file satisfaction of judgment from ten to twenty years; clarifies that the twenty-day time limit applicable to filing satisfactions of judgment is measured in business days.

NY S07674

Authorizes the part-time judge of the city court of Lackawanna to reside anywhere in Erie county.

NY A08530

Authorizes the part-time judge of the city court of Lackawanna to reside anywhere in Erie county.

NY S09455

Provides that a claimant for unemployment benefits may claim an additional dependent allowance in an amount equal to 5% of the state average weekly wage for the current benefit year multiplied by the number of dependents claimed in the preceding tax year.

NY A08001

Increases the jurisdictional limits for small claims to fifteen thousand dollars.

NY S09382

Provides that a claimant eligible to receive unemployment insurance benefits shall also be entitled to receive a dependent allowance which shall begin at forty-five dollars and shall increase annually by an amount determined by the department of labor; directs the department of labor to report to the legislature following each calendar quarter certain information about dependent allowances and to make such reports available on its website; provides that a claimant's maximum benefit amount, including such dependent allowance, shall not exceed one hundred percent of such claimant's average weekly wage from their highest-earning calendar quarter.

NY A10458

Provides that a claimant for unemployment benefits may claim an additional dependent allowance in an amount equal to 5% of the state average weekly wage for the current benefit year multiplied by the number of dependents claimed in the preceding tax year.

NY A09643

Provides that a claimant eligible to receive unemployment insurance benefits shall also be entitled to receive a dependent allowance which shall begin at forty-five dollars and shall increase annually by an amount determined by the department of labor; directs the department of labor to report to the legislature following each calendar quarter certain information about dependent allowances and to make such reports available on its website; provides that a claimant's maximum benefit amount, including such dependent allowance, shall not exceed one hundred percent of such claimant's average weekly wage from their highest-earning calendar quarter.

NY S07789

Requires that in civil claims under the child victims act, adult survivors act, or a civil sex trafficking claim any insurer who may provide liability coverage for a claim shall, upon request from the claimant or claimant's attorney, provide information regarding each known policy of insurance; provides that a person bringing a civil claim in a sex trafficking case need not disclose their immigration status.

NY A08519

Requires that in civil claims under the child victims act, adult survivors act, or a civil sex trafficking claim any insurer who may provide liability coverage for a claim shall, upon request from the claimant or claimant's attorney, provide information regarding each known policy of insurance; provides that a person bringing a civil claim in a sex trafficking case need not disclose their immigration status.

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