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A 9494

Relates to the removal of actions to certain courts in an adjoining county

2025 Regular Session Introduced by John McDonald

Bill allows certain legal actions to be transferred from New York courts to adjoining county courts; superseded by Senate Bill S8762 in January 2026.

SUBSTITUTED BY S8762
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Bill Summary · A 9494

Legislative bill overview

Assembly Bill A9494 would allow certain legal actions to be removed from courts in New York to courts in adjoining counties under specified circumstances. The bill was introduced by Assemblymember John McDonald but has been superseded by Senate Bill S8762 as of January 20, 2026, meaning this version is no longer the active legislative vehicle.

Why is this important

Venue and jurisdiction rules directly affect where residents and businesses must litigate disputes, influencing legal costs, convenience, and access to justice. Changes to venue removal procedures can impact court caseloads across regions and may advantage or disadvantage certain parties depending on the specific circumstances permitted for removal.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of bill text availability - Without the specific language, it's unclear which "certain actions" qualify for removal or what criteria must be met, making it difficult to assess fairness
  • Cross-county coordination - Removing cases to adjoining counties could create administrative burden and forum-shopping concerns if criteria are too broad
  • Equity implications - Removal provisions may disproportionately affect parties with fewer resources to litigate in distant counties, raising access-to-justice questions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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