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A 8984·NY·house

Enacts the "Clock Should Stop Act"

In CommitteeFiled Aug 13, 2025
Sponsor: Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
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REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

Jan 7, 2026

Summary

The bill orders the State Board of Law Examiners to adopt emergency protocols that stop the exam timer, allow proctors to use cell phones for help, and provide extra time or a free retake for examinees affected by a medical, criminal or disaster incident during the test. It applies to anyone taking the New York State bar exam and is intended to protect safety and ensure fairness.

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