NY S09784

Amends Domestic Relations Law Section 232 to permit service of summons in matrimonial actions (annulment, divorce, separation) via email as an alternative service method under CPLR Section 308(5).

Requires the email account used for service to be an "active email account" defined as one used by the defendant within the last thirty days and reasonably calculated to give notice.

Mandates that affidavits or certificates proving service must affirm that required notice was on the summons face and describe how the server acquired knowledge of the defendant's identity.

Updates gender-specific pronouns in service affidavit requirements to use gender-neutral language ("such person" instead of "he").

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.