On November 21, 2025, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law Senate Bill S8195, ushering in a significant clarification to CPLR 2106, which authorizes the use of unsworn (i.e., not notarized) affirmations in civil actions, akin to declarations in the federal system under 28 U.S.C. § 1746. The Bill was sponsored by New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal at the request of the Unified Court System.Continue Reading New York Legislature Amends CPLR 2106 To Resolve Lingering Confusion over Affirmation Use