NY A09443

Amends General Obligations Law by adding new section 18-202 regarding liability for negligent supervision in sexual offense cases.

Defines "corporate entity" to include foreign or domestic corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and other corporate entities doing business in New York.

Eliminates requirement for plaintiffs to prove that a sexual offense occurred on the premises of or involved chattels/property belonging to the defendant corporate entity, officer, director, member, or manager in negligent supervision actions.

Applies to civil actions where defendant is alleged to have negligently supervised an employee or agent who engaged in conduct constituting a sexual offense under Penal Law Article 130.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies to all pending actions and actions commenced on or after the effective date.