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NY S07632
Bill
Status
2/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Thomas
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AI Summary
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Adds new section 298-b to Executive Law authorizing the commissioner to enforce fair housing violations related to owners, agents, employees, and others involved in housing sales or rentals.
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Allows the commissioner to award compensatory damages and punitive damages to persons aggrieved by discriminatory housing practices.
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Establishes tiered civil penalties for violations: up to $25,000 for first offense, up to $50,000 if respondent had one prior discriminatory practice within five years, and up to $75,000 if respondent had two or more prior practices within seven years.
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Permits the Attorney General to assess additional civil penalties in court actions: up to $50,000 for first violation and up to $100,000 for subsequent violations by natural persons; up to $100,000 for first violation and up to $250,000 for subsequent violations by corporate entities.
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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 7632A
8/24/2020