Provides for the electronic transmission of certain documents
This bill updates New York's vehicle and traffic laws to officially recognize electronic transmission as a valid method for sending vehicle title documents, replacing the previous requirement for physical mail. It directly affects vehicle owners, lienholders, and the Department of Motor Vehicles by allowing digital delivery of certificates of title, lien notices, and duplicate titles. The legislation amends specific sections of the law to ensure that all official communications regarding vehicle ownership and security interests can be sent electronically whenever appropriate. By modernizing these procedures, the bill aims to streamline administrative processes while maintaining the same legal standing for documents sent via email or other digital means as those sent by post.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 16, 2024
Last action May 16, 2024
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May 16, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeremy Cooney
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Nathalia Fernández
DDemocratic
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