A06983Introduced in the Assembly
Permits the admissibility into evidence of statements in learned treatises, periodicals, or pamphlets if the statement is called to the attention of an expert witness and the publication is established as a reliable authority by the expert's admission or testimony, by another expert's testimony, or by judicial notice.
Introduced by Alex Bores, District 73
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Permits the admissibility into evidence of statements in learned treatises, periodicals, or pamphlets if the statement is called to the attention of an expert witness and the publication is established as a reliable authority by the expert's admission or testimony, by another expert's testimony, or by judicial notice.
Where it stands
referred to judiciary
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Judiciary Committee: Favorable refer to committee Rules · May 20, 2025
20
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
21 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Smith | 5 | Yes |
| Keith Brown | 12 | Yes |
| Charles Lavine | 13 | Yes |
| John Mikulin | 17 | Yes |
| David Weprin | 24 | Yes |
| Edward Braunstein | 26 | Yes |
| Sam Berger | 27 | Yes |
| Jenifer Rajkumar | 38 | Yes |
| Robert Carroll | 44 | Yes |
| Marcela Mitaynes | 51 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to judiciary
reported referred to rules
referred to judiciary
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