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BILL NUMBER:S6126
Title of bill
An act to amend the civil practice law and rules, in relation to periodic payment of judgments in wrongful death actions
Purpose
This bill relates to periodic payment of judgments in wrongful death actions consistent with the 2003 wrongful death statute.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 - Amends subdivision (e) of rule 4111 of the civil practice law and rules, as amended by section 5 of part F of chapter 494 of the laws of 2009.
Section 2 - Effective date.
Justification
This legislation is sought as a "clean-up" of the 2003 wrongful death statute bill to eliminate a requirement for unnecessary paperwork and which will also result in court administration savings.
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EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect immediately; and shall apply to all wrongful death actions commenced on or after July 26, 2003.
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