New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8829: Authorizes the use of an electronic signature on documents submitted to the New York state department of taxation and finance; repealer
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8829 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes the use of an electronic signature on documents submitted to the New York state department of taxation and finance; repealer. Primary sponsor: John Liu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): SUBSTITUTED BY A9431.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the commissioner of taxation and finance to develop procedures for the use or acceptance of signatures in digital or other electronic form on any declaration, statement, or other document utilized by the department and authorizes the use of an electronic signature by a person granted a power of attorney by a taxpayer with respect to documents submitted to the New York state department of taxation and finance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Liu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“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 A9431
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.95
- REFERRED TO RULES