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NY S04784

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/21/2022

Primary Sponsor

Shelley Mayer

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Real Property Law Section 300 to expand who can witness acknowledgments and proofs of real property conveyances for military personnel
  • Removes previous rank restrictions that limited authorization to commissioned officers with rank of second lieutenant or higher (Army, Air Force, Marine Corps) or ensign or higher (Navy, Coast Guard)
  • Permits any officer in active service of the armed forces authorized to act as a notary to witness acknowledgments and proofs
  • Applies to military personnel, their dependents, and those attached to or accompanying U.S. armed forces, whether located within or outside the United States
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Allows acknowledgments and proofs by any officer in active service authorized to act as a notary in any component part of the United States military.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.437

7/21/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/17/2022
Judiciary1/5/2022
Ways and Means5/5/2021
Judiciary2/12/2021

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