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NY S09209

Bill

Status

Passed

12/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

Brad Hoylman-Sigal

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends General Obligations Law Section 5-1501B to clarify that statutory short form powers of attorney and statutory gift riders remain valid and enforceable even if signed by an agent at a later date than when the principal signed them
  • Specifically protects powers of attorney signed by principals before June 13, 2021, that were subsequently signed by agents on or after that date
  • Confirms that any revocation of a power of attorney that was delivered to an agent remains in effect under this provision
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides clarification for the creation of valid statutory short form and other powers of attorney by clarifying when a principal and agent sign a power of attorney and its effectiveness.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.784

12/23/2022

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/1/2022
Rules6/1/2022
Judiciary5/12/2022

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