Allows certain methods for service of process
This bill updates the rules for serving legal documents in New York Surrogate's Court proceedings, allowing courts to authorize service by electronic means. It expands the methods by which process can be delivered, including via email or other digital formats, and clarifies procedures for serving non-domiciliaries and noncitizens in specific low-value cases. The legislation also adjusts the required waiting periods before a court hearing based on how the documents are served, such as reducing the notice time for electronic delivery. These changes apply to all estate and related proceedings handled by the Surrogate's Court.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced May 30, 2024
Last action Jun 5, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 5, 2024
How they voted
59–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 62
Jun 5, 2024
D
Democratic41
95% Yea
R
Republican21
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jun 5, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jun 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 5, 2024
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
May 30, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
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