New York S07694 amends the civil practice law to provide additional requirements for writings and records to be admissible under the business records.

New York S07694 amends rule 4518 of the civil practice law and rules to establish stricter criteria for the admissibility of certain writings and records under the business records hearsay exception. Specifically, it requires that any writing or record be made in the regular course of business, at or within a reasonable time after the event, and based on personal knowledge or information from someone with personal knowledge. For hospital or medical office records, the entry must also be germane to the patient's treatment or diagnosis.

New York S07694 amends the civil practice law to provide additional requirements for writings and records to be admissible under the business records.

New York S07694 amends rule 4518 of the civil practice law and rules to establish stricter criteria for the admissibility of certain writings and records under the business records hearsay exception. Specifically, it requires that any writing or record be made in the regular course of business, at or within a reasonable time after the event, and based on personal knowledge or information from someone with personal knowledge. For hospital or medical office records, the entry must also be germane to the patient's treatment or diagnosis.