Bill > A08303

This bill establishes a legal mechanism that requires foreign business organizations (such as corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and associations) seeking to do business in New York to automatically consent to the jurisdiction of New York state courts when they file their application for authorization. Specifically, the bill stipulates that when these foreign entities apply to do business in the state, they are consenting to be sued in New York courts by certain parties, including state residents, domestic businesses, and other authorized foreign businesses. Importantly, if these organizations later surrender, withdraw, or revoke their business authorization, they are simultaneously withdrawing their consent to jurisdiction. The bill amends multiple sections of New York state law, including civil practice rules, business corporation law, general associations law, limited liability company law, not-for-profit corporation law, and partnership law, to create a uniform approach to jurisdictional consent for foreign business entities. This legislation aims to provide clarity and establish a standard process for legal jurisdiction when out-of-state businesses operate within New York, ensuring that they can be held legally accountable in state courts under specific circumstances.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8303