Provides for the establishment of a forty-five dollar fee for all motions made in pending proceedings and for ex parte applications in the surrogate's court.

New York Assembly Bill A00177, introduced by Assembly Member Catalina Cruz on January 8, 2025, proposes a $45 fee for all motions in ongoing cases and for ex parte applications in the surrogate's court. This fee aims to generate additional revenue for the court system. The bill was referred to the Assembly Judiciary Committee but did not advance further.

Supporters argue that the $45 fee could provide necessary funds to enhance court operations and reduce case backlogs, potentially leading to more efficient processing of cases in the surrogate's court.

Critics contend that the additional fee may impose a financial burden on individuals involved in surrogate's court proceedings, particularly those with limited resources, potentially restricting access to justice.