S5285

The New York State Senate passed S5285, sponsored by Senator Sepúlveda, which amends the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act. The bill received 40 votes in favor and 19 opposed. The measure will take effect 30 days after becoming law. Senators voting against the bill included Ashby, Borrello, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Chan, Helming, Lanza, Martins, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Stec, Tedisco, Walczyk, Weber and Weik.

The New York State Senate passed legislation to amend the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act on a 37-19 vote. Sponsored by Sen. Sepúlveda, Senate Print 5285 (Calendar No. 637) received support from a Democratic-led majority, with 19 senators voting in opposition. The bill will take effect 30 days after becoming law. No debate was recorded during floor consideration.