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NY A01310

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jo Simon

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Civil Rights Law Section 74 to add new protections against defamation lawsuits for workplace discrimination complaints

  • Creates absolute privilege for "protected allegations" made to employers or their agents regarding unlawful discriminatory practices under New York State or New York City human rights laws

  • Covers allegations of employment discrimination or retaliation prohibited by any federal, state, or local law

  • Protects both formal and informal allegations, whether made orally or in writing

  • Applies to complaints made by individuals protected under human rights laws or their agents

Legislative Description

Prohibits a cause of action for defamation where the subject of such action includes an allegation made to an employer regarding an unlawful discriminatory practice or act of retaliation.

Last Action

referred to judiciary

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/9/2025

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