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NY S00758

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/4/2024

Primary Sponsor

John Liu

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes persons granted power of attorney via the POA-1 Form to sign documents electronically when representing a taxpayer before the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and New York City Department of Finance.

  • Electronic signatures used by authorized representatives must comply with Article Three of the State Technology Law and have the same legal validity as handwritten signatures.

  • A verified electronic signature by an authorized representative is deemed acknowledged when required by law.

  • Takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with authority granted to implement necessary regulatory changes before the effective date.

Legislative Description

Authorizes the use of an electronic signature by a person granted a power of attorney by a taxpayer with respect to documents submitted to the New York state department of taxation and finance and the New York city department of finance.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

6/4/2024

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations6/4/2024
Rules5/30/2024
Investigations and Government Operations1/6/2023

Full Bill Text

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