New YorkA 75632025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

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

Sponsored By: John T. McDonald III (Democratic)

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Move cases to nearby treatment courts

In counties outside New York City, a defendant can ask to move a case to a neighboring county’s specialty court. The court must be a designated human trafficking, veterans treatment, or mental health court. Both district attorneys—the one where the case is and the one in the neighboring county—must agree. A transfer order takes effect after five days unless the receiving court declines or agrees to take it sooner. When the receiving court accepts or declines, it must promptly tell the defendant, the defense lawyer, and both district attorneys. Once transferred, the designated court handles the case through final judgment.

No veterans court for family offenses

A case with a family offense charge cannot be moved to a veterans treatment court when the accused and alleged victim are in the same family or household. This closes that transfer option for those domestic cases.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

John T. McDonald III
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Brian Manktelow
Republican • House
Dana Levenberg
Democratic • House
Jonathan Jacobson
Democratic • House
Karines Reyes
Democratic • House
Keith Brown
Republican • House
Mary Beth Walsh
Republican • House
MaryJane Shimsky
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 62 • No: 0

House vote • 6/9/2025

FLOOR Vote