Judiciary
Senate
The Senate Judiciary Committee develops and reviews legislation concerning the court system, judgeships, legal procedures, judicial ethics, constitutional amendments, and civil and family law. Its priorities include ensuring fair, accessible, and efficient administration of justice and upholding the rule of law statewide.
Its authority covers Judiciary Law, Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), Domestic Relations Law, Estates, Powers and Trusts Law, Penal Law (as it pertains to court operations), and applicable Unconsolidated Laws affecting court jurisdiction.
Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal serves as Chair, with Senator Anthony Palumbo as Ranking Member. The Judiciary Committee typically has 15–17 members and meets during legislative session weeks, with membership and schedules available on the official Senate website.
This Committee Page is brought to you by Your Business Here.