Relates to enacting provisions for the execution of electronic wills
This bill establishes New York's first legal framework for creating valid electronic wills. It requires electronic wills to be signed by the testator (or an authorized person in their physical presence), witnessed by two individuals domiciled in a state, and filed electronically with New York courts within 30 days of execution. The law mandates a prominent caution notice about the will's requirements and validity, including the need for witnesses and filing deadlines. This directly affects New York residents creating wills, allowing digital execution while maintaining key safeguards like witness requirements and court filing.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 11, 2025
Last action Jun 6, 2025
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This bill amendment adds three new sponsors (Shimsky, McMahon) and updates the bill's status to show it has been amended and discharged from committee. The substantive content of the electronic wills law remains unchanged, with only minor formatting adjustments to the text.
PROCEDURAL
Added three new sponsors to the bill: Shimsky, McMahon, and updated the legislative history to reflect committee discharge and recommitment.
TECHNICAL
Minor formatting changes to bill numbering and page references; no substantive policy changes to the electronic wills provisions.
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Jun 4, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7856A
lower
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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