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NY A10894
Bill
Status
8/17/2020
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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Creates new enforcement authority for the commissioner to issue orders when violations of fair housing provisions occur, including violations related to the conduct of owners, agents, and employees in housing sales or rentals.
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Establishes tiered civil penalties for discriminatory housing practices: up to $25,000 for first-time offenders, up to $50,000 if one prior violation occurred within five years, and up to $75,000 if two or more violations occurred within seven years.
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Authorizes the commissioner to award compensatory damages, punitive damages, require cease and desist orders, and grant other equitable relief to persons aggrieved by fair housing violations.
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Empowers the attorney general to seek additional civil penalties in court actions: up to $50,000 for natural persons on first violation and $100,000 for subsequent violations; up to $100,000 for corporate entities on first violation and $250,000 for subsequent violations.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Authorizes the commissioner of human rights to enforce provisions relating to real estate brokers and unlawful discriminatory practices; awards compensatory damages to the aggrieved person; assesses a civil penalty to vindicate the public interest; makes related provisions.
Last Action
print number 10894a
9/9/2020