NY S01597

Amends Civil Practice Law and Rules Rule 4518(c) to clarify admissibility standards for hospital records located outside New York State.

Allows out-of-state hospital records to be admitted as evidence through certification or authentication by the hospital head, laboratory director, department/bureau official, delegated employee, or qualified physician.

Maintains existing admissibility requirements for in-state records held in warehouses, including certification by warehouse manager detailing custody authority and access history.

Warehousemen providing required certifications have liability protection except for intentional misconduct and may charge reasonable fees for certification services.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.