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NY A02589
Bill
Status
5/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Anna Kelles
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AI Summary
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Waives New York's sovereign immunity in both state and federal courts for claims brought under four federal laws: 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 immunity waiver to all state instrumentalities and political subdivisions, making local governments and state agencies also subject to lawsuits under these federal statutes
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Allows individuals to sue New York State and its subdivisions for violations related to disability discrimination, wage and hour protections, age discrimination, and family/medical leave rights
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Adds a new Section 16 to the Civil Rights Law to codify this waiver of sovereign immunity
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Waives the state's sovereign immunity in state and federal courts with regard 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
ordered to third reading cal.94
1/7/2026