Relates to expanding service of process to the department of state in the city of New York
This bill expands where service of legal process (like lawsuits) can be delivered to the New York State Department of State. It allows service to be made at the Department's office in New York City, in addition to its existing Albany office, for corporations, associations, and other entities that use the Department as their legal agent. The bill maintains two service options: personal delivery at either office or electronic submission (if an email is on file), with no extra cost to the person initiating the service. This change primarily affects businesses and organizations registered with the State Department, streamlining how legal notices reach them.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeffrey Dinowitz
DDemocratic
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