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NY S07394

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/22/2021

Primary Sponsor

Alessandra Biaggi

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Executive Law Section 297 to preserve the right to jury trial for actions brought under New York's human rights law or local human rights laws that include a demand for equitable relief.

  • Clarifies that persons bringing discrimination claims in court retain jury trial rights despite requesting equitable remedies, overriding any conflicting provisions of law.

  • Applies to employment discrimination claims involving private employers and housing discrimination cases pursued in court.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Preserves the right to a jury trial for actions commenced pursuant to a human rights law that include a demand for equitable relief.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/3/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules6/3/2022
Investigations and Government Operations1/5/2022
Rules9/22/2021

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