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New YorkS 88092025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

Relates to the time frames for certain court filings

Sponsored By: Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (Democratic)

Became Law

RULESJUDICIARY

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More time to bring in employer

A defendant or third‑party defendant may file against the plaintiff’s employer without a court order within 90 days after the later of two events: when they learn the employer’s identity, or when they know or should know the plaintiff had a “grave injury” under the workers’ compensation law. This gives extra time in those cases.

More time to serve third‑party papers

Third‑party summons and complaints no longer must be served within 120 days after a case starts under CPLR 306‑b. Parties have more time to serve third‑party papers, lowering the risk of dismissal for late service.

Tighter deadlines to add third parties

Defendants and third‑party defendants must file any third‑party summons and complaint within 90 days after serving their answer unless the court orders more time. After a note of issue is filed, they cannot file a third‑party claim unless they show good cause or it is in the interest of justice. If a filing breaks these timing rules, the court severs or dismisses the third‑party action without prejudice. If a third‑party action is severed and then refiled, the court cannot consolidate the new case with the original one.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 81 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/4/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 62 • No: 0

committee vote • 1/20/2026

Rules Committee Vote

Yes: 19 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.79

    2/13/2026Senate

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    2/13/2026Senate

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    2/11/2026House

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    2/11/2026House

  5. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.80

    2/11/2026House

  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR A9502

    2/11/2026House

  7. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

    2/5/2026House

  8. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    2/4/2026Senate

  9. PASSED SENATE

    2/4/2026Senate

  10. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.87

    1/20/2026Senate

  11. REFERRED TO RULES

    1/8/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    1/8/2026

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