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NY A01620

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes joint and several liability for employees who commit unlawful discriminatory practices, making them personally liable alongside their employer for damages awarded

  • Applies when the Division of Human Rights has found an employer liable for discrimination under the Human Rights Law

  • Adds new Section 299-a to the Executive Law to create this employee liability provision

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to the liability of an employee committing an unlawful discriminatory practice; creates joint and several liability for employers and employees responsible for unlawful discriminatory practices.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations1/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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