New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S4549 — Relates to requiring principals to notify co-trustees and co-beneficiaries of the signing of a power of attorney

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Requires principals to make a good faith effort to identify and notify co-trustees and co-beneficiaries of the signing of a power of attorney including the identity of the agent where the agent is not a co-trustee or co-beneficiary.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

  2. COMMITTED TO RULES

  3. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  4. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  5. 1ST REPORT CAL.542

  6. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S4549 do?
Requires principals to make a good faith effort to identify and notify co-trustees and co-beneficiaries of the signing of a power of attorney including the identity of the agent where the agent is not a co-trustee or co-beneficiary.
Who sponsors S4549?
S4549 is sponsored by James Skoufis.
What is the current status of S4549?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S4549?
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