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NY A11358

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/19/2018

Primary Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows punitive damages to be awarded in sexual harassment cases under the New York Human Rights Law, comparable to existing punitive damages provisions for housing discrimination cases
  • Permits both the Division of Human Rights and courts to award punitive damages to persons aggrieved by sexual harassment through administrative and legal proceedings
  • Expands remedies available to sexual harassment victims to include compensatory damages, punitive damages, and civil fines up to $50,000 (or $100,000 if willful, wanton or malicious)
  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Authorizes the awarding of punitive damages to persons aggrieved by sexual harassment.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

9/19/2018

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations9/19/2018

Full Bill Text

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