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NY S08504

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brad Hoylman-Sigal

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates civil liability for any person who, acting under color of law (statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage), deprives citizens or other persons in New York of rights protected by the U.S. or New York State Constitution
  • Allows injured parties to seek redress through lawsuits, equity proceedings, or other appropriate legal actions
  • Mirrors the federal civil rights statute (42 U.S.C. § 1983) but applies it at the state level, potentially providing an alternative avenue for constitutional violations claims
  • Adds new section 79-r to the New York Civil Rights Law
  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Provides that every person who, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage, of the United States, subjects or causes to be subjected any citizen of New York or other person within the jurisdiction thereof to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the federal or state constitution shall be liable to the injured party in an action at law, suit in equity, or other proper proceeding.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

9/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules9/12/2025

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