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This bill modifies the Civil Practice Law and Rules to clarify the timeline for initiating legal proceedings against a government body or officer. Specifically, the bill updates the existing four-month statute of limitations for such proceedings by specifying that the time period begins when the determination (official decision) is served to the petitioner either in person or by first-class mail. The bill adds that if the determination is mailed, the statute of limitations starts five days after the determination is placed in the mail. Additionally, the bill replaces gender-specific language (changing "he" to "such petitioner") to make the language more neutral. The changes aim to provide more precise guidance on when the legal countdown begins for challenging official determinations, ensuring clarity for petitioners seeking to contest governmental decisions. The bill will take effect 60 days after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6060