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New YorkS 522025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Authorizes the use of an electronic signature by a person granted a power of attorney with respect to tax documents submitted

Sponsored By: John Liu (Democratic)

Became Law

INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONSGOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

E-signatures now valid on New York tax forms

You can sign New York State and New York City tax returns and forms electronically when e-filing is allowed. The state treats an electronic signature the same as a handwritten one. Agents with a valid POA-1 can e-sign any department document; a verified e-signature counts as acknowledged when the law requires it. Signatures must follow the State Technology Law; the tax department may set the format and align with IRS rules when practical. This change takes effect 120 days after enactment.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • John Liu

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • James Skoufis

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nathalia Fernandez

    Democratic • Senate

  • Patrick M. Gallivan

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 66 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/24/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 59 • No: 1

committee vote • 2/3/2025

Investigations And Government Operations Committee Vote

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. APPROVAL MEMO.48

    12/19/2025Senate

  2. SIGNED CHAP.667

    12/19/2025Senate

  3. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    12/8/2025Senate

  4. RETURNED TO SENATE

    6/9/2025House

  5. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    6/9/2025House

  6. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.479

    6/9/2025House

  7. SUBSTITUTED FOR A249

    6/9/2025House

  8. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

    2/24/2025House

  9. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    2/24/2025Senate

  10. PASSED SENATE

    2/24/2025Senate

  11. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

    2/5/2025Senate

  12. 2ND REPORT CAL.

    2/4/2025Senate

  13. 1ST REPORT CAL.236

    2/3/2025Senate

  14. REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

    1/8/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    12/17/2024

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