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NY S01411
Bill
Status
6/19/2019
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Parker
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Defines "lack of reason to suspect" as a situation where a reasonable person would not suspect a violation, criminal conduct, or threat.
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Provides remedies of injunctive relief, damages, or other appropriate relief in law or equity for individuals or groups harmed by such conduct.
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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