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NY S01411

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/19/2019

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Civil Rights Law Section 79-n to add protections against summoning police without reasonable suspicion based on protected characteristics including race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, religious practice, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

  • Establishes liability for intentionally summoning a police officer or peace officer without reason to suspect a violation of penal law, other criminal conduct, or imminent threat to person or property when motivated by belief or perception regarding a protected class status.

  • Defines "lack of reason to suspect" as a situation where a reasonable person would not suspect a violation, criminal conduct, or threat.

  • Provides remedies of injunctive relief, damages, or other appropriate relief in law or equity for individuals or groups harmed by such conduct.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to reporting a nonemergency incident involving a member of a protected class.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

12/28/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules12/28/2020
Codes1/8/2020
Codes6/19/2019
Codes1/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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