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NY S07517
Bill
Status
6/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Luis Sepulveda
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AI Summary
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Increases the threshold for admissible itemized bills or invoices as prima facie proof of damages from $2,000 to $5,000 in civil actions.
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Requires itemized bills or invoices to be receipted or marked paid and certified by the person, firm, or corporation rendering services or making repairs, or an authorized agent or employee thereof.
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Mandates a verified statement from the certifying party that no part of payment will be refunded and that amounts charged represent usual and customary rates for such services or repairs.
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Requires service of the itemized bill or invoice and notice of intention to introduce it into evidence upon each party at least ten days before trial.
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Limits admissibility to one bill or invoice from the same person, firm, or corporation to the same debtor per action.
Legislative Description
Provides that an itemized bill or invoice, receipted or marked paid, for services or repairs of an amount not in excess of five thousand dollars is admissible in evidence and is prima facie evidence of the reasonable value and necessity of such services or repairs itemized therein in a civil action if accompanied by proper certification from the person rendering such services or making such repairs.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
5/23/2024