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NY S08298
Bill
Status
5/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of business records admissible in grand jury proceedings to include any business record as defined in CPLR Rule 4518 generated by a business entity, rather than limiting it to specific categories
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Removes the previous narrow restrictions that only allowed business records relating to communications equipment/services (phone, internet) and financial transactions at banks, insurance companies, and brokerages
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Requires redaction of material outside the scope of the business record as regularly generated, or a limiting instruction to the grand jury not to consider such additional material
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Applies immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Clarifies the definition of business records and the use of such records in grand jury proceedings.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
5/30/2025