S 10591 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to electronic filing for the court of appeals

This bill authorizes the New York Court of Appeals to create rules allowing the electronic filing and service of legal documents for both civil and criminal cases. It specifically permits digital submission of briefs, motions, and other papers while ensuring that unrepresented individuals and certain attorneys are not required to use electronic systems. Before implementing these rules, the court must seek feedback from a wide range of stakeholders, including bar associations, legal service providers, and public defenders. The legislation takes effect on July 1 of the following year, with the court allowed to finalize necessary technical rules immediately.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced May 27, 2026 Last action Jun 2, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 2, 2026

How they voted

200
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 21
Jun 2, 2026
D Democratic14
13 Yea 1
92% Yea
R Republican7
7 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
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Committee
2
Jun 2, 2026
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jun 2, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (20-0-1)
senate
May 27, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Photo of Luis Sepúlveda
Luis Sepúlveda
DDemocratic
NY
32