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New YorkS 81952025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

Relates to an affirmation by any person, wherever made, in a civil action

Sponsored By: Brad Hoylman-Sigal (Democratic)

Became Law

JUDICIARY

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Signed affirmations now count in court

In New York civil cases, you can file a signed affirmation instead of an affidavit or other sworn paper. It must say you declare the truth under New York perjury penalties, include the date, and be signed. You may note parts stated on information and belief. You can make it wherever you are. It does not replace depositions, oaths of office, or oaths that must be before a specific official. This rule is in effect now.

Marriage agreements still need deed acknowledgment

For prenups, postnups, and other marriage agreements, the old rule stays. You still must have the agreement acknowledged like a deed. You cannot use a simple affirmation instead. You may still need a notary and any related fees. This applies now.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Brad Hoylman-Sigal

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 75 • No: 1

Senate vote • 6/12/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 58 • No: 1

committee vote • 5/28/2025

Judiciary Committee Vote

Yes: 17 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.564

    11/21/2025Senate

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    11/17/2025Senate

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    6/16/2025House

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    6/16/2025House

  5. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.825

    6/16/2025House

  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR A8302

    6/16/2025House

  7. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

    6/12/2025House

  8. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    6/12/2025Senate

  9. PASSED SENATE

    6/12/2025Senate

  10. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

    6/4/2025Senate

  11. 2ND REPORT CAL.

    5/29/2025Senate

  12. 1ST REPORT CAL.1429

    5/28/2025Senate

  13. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

    5/20/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    5/20/2025

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