New York’s chief administrative judge could soon gain expanded authority to implement e-filing programs across lower courts under new legislation awaiting Governor Kathy Hochul’s signature. The legislative bill, S7524/A10350, was approved by the New York Legislature before the end of their recent session and aims to address the current limitations of e-filing in the state. Notably, e-filing remains non-mandatory for several major civil case categories in the state Supreme Court, including matrimonial cases and Article 78 cases against state agencies and governments. For more detailed information, refer to the original article here.