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NY S06569
Bill
Status
10/7/2020
Primary Sponsor
Robert Jackson
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AI Summary
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Allows complainants in housing discrimination cases 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 option.
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Modifies Executive Law Section 297 to permit housing discrimination complainants whose complaints were dismissed by the Division of Human Rights to pursue the same cause of action in court unless judicial review has already been sought.
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Amends Executive Law Section 298 to clarify that housing discrimination dismissals can be appealed or pursued as independent court actions, giving complainants dual remedy options.
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Takes effect ninety days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to providing that, in housing cases only, after a dismissal for lack of probable cause or lack of jurisdiction, a complainant would have the option to appeal the final order, or bring a de novo action in court.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.236
10/7/2020