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
20–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 21
Jun 2, 2026
D
Democratic14
92% Yea
R
Republican7
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Luis Sepúlveda
DDemocratic
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