Bill > A06235

This bill requires general hospitals and nursing homes to provide free notarial services to patients during standard business hours. Specifically, each facility must have at least one employee who is a certified notary public (a state-authorized official who witnesses and authenticates signatures on legal documents) available from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on business days. These notarial services must be offered to patients at no cost. The bill also clarifies that hospitals and nursing homes are not prohibited from offering such services outside of these specified hours or on non-business days. By mandating these services, the bill aims to make it easier for patients in healthcare facilities to have important documents notarized without incurring additional expenses or inconvenience. The legislation would amend the public health law by adding a new section (2805-aa) to ensure implementation, and it will take effect 30 days after becoming law.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6235