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NY S05372

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

9/23/2014

Primary Sponsor

John Bonacic

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Rule 2106 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules to expand who may provide affirmations in civil actions
  • Allows any person physically located outside the United States, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, or US territories to provide an affirmation under penalty of perjury in lieu of an affidavit
  • Specifies a required form for such affirmations that includes language about the person's location outside US jurisdiction and understanding that the document may be filed in court
  • Maintains existing provisions allowing attorneys, physicians, osteopaths, and dentists to provide affirmations
  • Takes effect January 1 following the date the bill becomes law

Legislative Description

Provides a form for an affirmation by any person in a civil action.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.380

9/23/2014

Committee Referrals

Codes6/10/2014
Judiciary5/16/2013

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