New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7856: Relates to enacting provisions for the execution of electronic wills
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 7856 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to enacting provisions for the execution of electronic wills. Primary sponsor: Charles Lavine (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 6, 2025): SUBSTITUTED BY S7416A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enacts provisions for the execution of electronic wills including attestation, revocation and filing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Lavine | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Chantel Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Karen McMahon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Nader Sayegh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY S7416A
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.456
- RULES REPORT CAL.456
- REPORTED
- REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
- PRINT NUMBER 7856A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY