NY A09525

Allows housing discrimination complainants whose cases are dismissed for lack of jurisdiction or lack of probable cause to either appeal the dismissal or file a de novo action in court, rather than being limited to one remedy.

Permits housing discrimination complainants to choose within twenty days after a probable cause determination whether to proceed in civil court with an appointed Division of Human Rights attorney or their own attorney.

Protects the statute of limitations for complainants who annul their election of administrative remedies, allowing the court's statute of limitations to begin from when the complaint was initially filed with the Division of Human Rights.

Applies these new options exclusively to housing discrimination cases; employment and other discrimination complaints remain subject to existing remedies and procedures.

Takes effect ninety days after the bill becomes law.