Law new is a guide to sources of information on the latest legal developments in New York. Its focus is on sites that provide the full texts of laws, regulations and court decisions. It also includes a selection of sites that offer commentary by lawyers who write primarily for other lawyers. The guide is not comprehensive. It is intended to help users find the information they need quickly and easily.
A new law (CPLR 515) took effect February 19, 2025 requiring the court to hear a divorce action in the county where one or both of the parties live, unless the party’s address is not a matter of public record or subject to a confidentiality order. The forms and calculators for both contested and uncontested divorces have been revised to reflect these changes.
This database provides access to the New York statutes, organized by subject. Its search feature allows searches by keyword. Users can also browse by statute or view the text of a bill. This database is provided by CUNY through a contract with the NY State Library.
After a bill has been passed by Council it is sent to the Mayor, who can sign it into law or veto it. If the Mayor vetoes a bill, it goes back to Council who can override the veto with a 2/3 vote. The Council then makes the bill into law. A bill can also become law when the Mayor does not take any action within 30 days. See also docket number and index number.