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NY S01164
Bill
Status
1/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
James Sanders
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AI Summary
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Amends the Civil Rights Law by adding a new section 16 that waives New York State's sovereign immunity for claims under four federal employment and disability laws.
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Applies the waiver to all claims, actions, and proceedings brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
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Extends the waiver to all state instrumentalities and political subdivisions, making them subject to the same federal employment laws as private employers.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Waives the state's sovereign immunity to liability for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act; waives the immunity of all instrumentalities and political subdivisions of the state.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
4/9/2024