Bill > A04281

This bill expands the service of process locations for various state entities by allowing legal documents to be served at the Department of State office in both Albany and New York City. Currently, many legal processes could only be served at the Albany office, and this bill amends multiple sections of New York state law to permit service at the New York City office as well. The bill covers a wide range of entities including corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and other organizations. It allows two primary methods of service: (1) personally delivering documents to the secretary of state or a deputy at either the Albany or New York City office, and (2) in some cases, electronically submitting documents through an electronic system. The changes apply to various contexts such as tax law, business law, and legal proceedings, providing more flexibility for serving legal documents. The bill aims to make the process more convenient by offering multiple service locations and maintaining existing protections like requiring notification and maintaining proper records. The changes will take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law, giving organizations time to adapt to the new service requirements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4281