S 7694 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

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

3622
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 63
Jun 4, 2025
D Democratic41
36 Yea 5
87% Yea
R Republican22
22 Nay
100% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Jun 4, 2025
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Jun 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
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Apr 30, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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