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NY S03807
Bill
Status
4/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
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Amends the General Obligations Law to change the standard of proof in negligent supervision lawsuits involving sexual offenses against corporate entities, their officers, directors, members, or managers
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Removes the requirement that plaintiffs prove the sexual offense occurred on the corporate entity's premises or involved the entity's property or chattels
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Defines "corporate entity" broadly to include foreign or domestic corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and other corporate entities doing business in New York
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Applies to sexual offenses as defined in Article 130 of the Penal Law (which covers crimes such as rape, sexual abuse, and forcible touching)
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Takes effect immediately and applies retroactively to all pending actions as well as future cases
Legislative Description
Requires that plaintiffs no longer have to prove that a sexual offense occurred on the premises of, chattels or property belonging to a corporate entity in action for negligent supervision.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
4/8/2025