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NY A08040
NY A08040Amends the rules of evidence to permit the admission of an opposing party's statement if made by an agent or employee made within the scope of that relationship and during the existence of that relationship.
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Introduced
06/09/2021
06/09/2021
In Committee
06/10/2021
06/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the rules of evidence to permit the admission of an opposing party's statement if made by an agent or employee made within the scope of that relationship and during the existence of that relationship.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Civil Practice Law and Rules to allow for the admission of an opposing party's statement as evidence, if the statement was made by an agent or employee of the opposing party within the scope of their relationship and during the existence of that relationship. This change permits the use of such statements as evidence, which would otherwise be considered hearsay and inadmissible. The bill applies to all actions pending on or after its effective date.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
substituted by s7093 (on 06/10/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A8040 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A08040&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A08040 |
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