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N.Y. Legislative Law § 43 (2026)

Time of taking effect of laws

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§ 43. Time of taking effect of laws. Every law, unless a different
time shall be prescribed therein, shall take effect on the twentieth day
after it shall have become a law.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1956–2010 · leading case: People v. Assi, 928 N.E.2d 388 (N.Y. 2010).
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People v. Assi, 928 N.E.2d 388 (N.Y. 2010). “The 20-day rule is now found in Legislative Law § 43. Section 43 and its common-law antecedent compel us to reject defendant’s argument that the effective date of the Hate Crimes Act was delayed for two days beyond the date selected by the Legislature.”
Wirtz v. Lobello, 1 A.D.2d 416 (N.Y. App. Div. 4th Dep't 1956). “VI, § 22; Legislative Law §§ 43, 44). Minimum wage order No.”
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