Micah Lasher’s Bills
A8318 · 2025–2026

Relates to pro bono service by attorneys and candidates for admission to the bar

In committee Judiciary Committee

Authorizes a requirement of pro bono service as a condition of admission to the bar or attorney registration; exempts pro bono work performed pursuant to an agreement with the federal government if the federal government designates the recipients of the pro bono work or type or types or nature of such legal services; provides for the expiration of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Official record

Official summary · NYS Open LegislationAuthorizes a requirement of pro bono service as a condition of admission to the bar or attorney registration; exempts pro bono work performed pursuant to an agreement with the federal government if the federal government designates the recipients of the pro bono work or type or types or nature of such legal services; provides for the expiration of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

What it does: AN ACT to amend the judiciary law, in relation to pro bono service by attorneys and candidates for admission to the bar; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

Legislative history

  1. 2025-05-13Assembly: REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
  2. 2025-05-15Assembly: AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
  3. 2025-05-15Assembly: PRINT NUMBER 8318A
  4. 2025-06-03Assembly: AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
  5. 2025-06-03Assembly: PRINT NUMBER 8318B
  6. 2026-01-07Assembly: REFERRED TO JUDICIARY