Permits cooperative housing corporations to directly obtain a shareholder's death certificate upon providing appropriate documentation of their creditor status.
Impact
The passage of S07739 would significantly ease the legal processes associated with managing shareholder estates in cooperative housing settings. By allowing such corporations to acquire death certificates directly, the bill could mitigate potential disputes and enhance the efficiency of property transitions after a shareholder's passing. This change directly impacts the governance of cooperative housing by clarifying the procedures involved in handling shareholder estates and may also lead to improved administrative practices within these organizations.
Summary
Bill S07739 aims to amend the public health law to allow cooperative housing corporations to directly obtain a shareholder's death certificate. This legislation addresses a specific need within cooperative housing arrangements, where boards are often required to manage the affairs of deceased shareholders, including matters related to their shares and the financial implications for the cooperative. The bill is intended to streamline this process, ensuring that cooperative housing corporations can access crucial documentation without unnecessary delays or bureaucratic hurdles.
Contention
While S07739 seeks to simplify the process for cooperative housing corporations, there may be potential points of contention regarding privacy and the protection of sensitive information. Critics might raise concerns about how the bill ensures the proper handling and security of personal data when it comes to accessing death certificates. Furthermore, there could be discussions around the criteria for establishing 'creditor status' within cooperative corporations, as this requirement could create obstacles for some corporations in obtaining necessary documentation.
Increases transparency in cooperative housing corporations by giving shareholders more rights to information of the co-op and limiting the powers of management companies and boards.
Provides for the appeal of disputes between shareholders and boards of directors of residential cooperatives to a hearing officer appointed by the attorney general.
Provides that any cemetery corporation is permitted to retire any certificates or other instruments of indebtedness related to its operations to the benefit of such cemetery's permanent maintenance fund upon notice to the certificate owners.
Provides that any cemetery corporation is permitted to retire any certificates or other instruments of indebtedness related to its operations to the benefit of such cemetery's permanent maintenance fund upon notice to the certificate owners.
Enacts the "corporate political activity accountability to shareholders act"; requires that corporate contributions to a political candidate or party committee or in support or opposition to a candidate or ballot referendum be approved by a majority of shareholders; applies to cooperative corporations, not-for-profit corporations, railroad and transportation corporations.
Enacts the "corporate political activity accountability to shareholders act"; requires that corporate contributions to a political candidate or party committee or in support or opposition to a candidate or ballot referendum be approved by a majority of shareholders; applies to cooperative corporations, not-for-profit corporations, railroad and transportation corporations.
Permits midwives and physician assistants to certify the cause of death on a fetal death certificate if they are in attendance at or after a fetal death.