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NY S09088

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Simcha Felder

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Waives all fines and monetary civil penalties assessed by state or local agencies against not-for-profits, schools, places of worship, and small businesses (100 or fewer employees) in cities with populations of 1 million or more for violations during the COVID-19 disaster emergency period declared March 7, 2020

  • Exceptions to waiver apply when violations involve natural resource damage, human or civil rights violations, loss of employee wages or benefits, harassment or discrimination claims, willful violations, tax fraud, federal funding requirements, state funding or procurement, or penal law violations

  • Defines "small business" as a state resident-owned, independently operated business employing 100 or fewer individuals

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Waives the assessment of fines or monetary penalties against a not-for-profit organization, school, place of worship or small business located in a city with a population of one million or more by a state or local agency for a violation of law, rule, regulation or executive order during the COVID-19 covered period; provides exceptions.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

11/9/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules11/9/2020

Full Bill Text

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