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A 990

Relates to the execution of certificates by persons conducting business under assumed names or as partners

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Maritza Davila and 5 co-sponsors

Regulates who may sign certificates for DBAs and partnerships, ensuring proper authority and reducing invalid or unauthorized filings.

REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Bill Summary · A 990

Summary of Assembly Bill A 990

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 990
  • Title: Relates to the execution of certificates by persons conducting business under assumed names or as partners
  • Status: Referred to Economic Development
  • Introduced: January 8, 2025
  • Classification: Bill

Purpose and intent

  • Based on the title and basic bill metadata, A 990 aims to address how certificates are executed by two specific categories of business actors:
    • Persons conducting business under an assumed (doing business as) name
    • Partners operating a business (i.e., partnerships)
  • The core objective is to clarify, modify, or constrain who is authorized to execute such certificates and under what conditions, with the aim of ensuring proper authority, accountability, and integrity in the filing and use of these certificates.

Note: The exact substantive changes (the precise requirements, definitions, and procedural steps) would be specified in the bill’s text. The available summary does not include the bill’s full provision language.

Key provisions (as inferred from the title)

  • Regulation of the execution of certificates filed by businesses using assumed names (DBA) or by partnerships.
  • Specification of who has the authority to sign or execute these certificates (e.g., partners, designated officers, or authorized representatives).
  • Possible requirements related to verification of authority, notarization, or related attestations.
  • Potential alignment or coordination with existing filing or registrational processes at the state level (e.g., a department responsible for business registrations or corporate filings).

Because the full text is not provided, the above items reflect typical subjects such a bill would address. The actual provisions may differ.

Affected parties

  • Individuals and entities operating businesses under an assumed name (DBA).
  • Partners in partnerships.
  • Other entities or individuals involved in the preparation, filing, or enforcement of business certificates.
  • State agencies or officials responsible for processing, validating, or recording certificates related to business registrations.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced on January 8, 2025.
  • Referred to the Economic Development committee, indicating initial consideration and potential amendments within that committee.
  • A related Senate companion exists:
    • S 6890 (companion) — noted as existing in the related-bills section
  • Related bill in prior session: A 10664

Related bills

  • A 10664 (prior-session)
  • S 6890 (companion) — listed twice as companion version(s)

Potential impact and implications

  • Potential benefits:
    • Clarifies authority to execute certificates, reducing risk of invalid filings.
    • Improves accuracy and accountability in business registrations involving assumed names or partnerships.
  • Potential burdens:
    • May introduce additional signing or verification requirements for sole proprietors using DBAs or for partners, potentially increasing administrative steps or compliance costs.
  • Broader considerations:
    • If enacted, the bill could affect how certificates are prepared and who must attest to their authenticity, possibly influencing notary requirements or internal governance practices for partnerships and DBA entities.

Next steps for readers

  • To evaluate the bill’s precise impact, review the full bill text and any fiscal impact statements once available.
  • Monitor updates from the Economic Development committee for amendments, votes, and potential passage.
  • Consider reviewing the companion Senate bill (S 6890) for parallel provisions and comparative impact.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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