Relates to the business records exception to hearsay
This bill amends evidence rules to clarify standards for admitting business records as evidence in court. It requires that records (including electronic ones) must be made in the regular course of business, at or near the time of the event, and based on reliable knowledge or business duty - adding specific safeguards for hospital records related to patient care. The changes ensure records meet strict admissibility criteria while allowing courts to assess electronic record integrity. This procedural update affects court proceedings involving business records but does not directly impact citizens or change substantive laws.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 30, 2025
Last action Jun 4, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2025
How they voted
36–22
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 63
Jun 4, 2025
D
Democratic41
87% Yea
R
Republican22
100% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jun 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Apr 30, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
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