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NY S09021

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Peter Harckham

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Grants plaintiffs in civil actions alleging sexual offenses or HIV transmission the explicit right to proceed anonymously in court
  • Removes the requirement that a criminal charge be filed or conviction obtained before a victim's identity becomes confidential in civil proceedings
  • Amends New York Civil Rights Law Section 50-b to extend existing confidentiality protections for crime victims to civil lawsuit plaintiffs
  • Allows defendants and their counsel to receive the plaintiff's identity, along with investigators, prosecutors, and necessary witnesses
  • Permits courts to order disclosure to other persons upon application showing good cause, with notice to the victim

Legislative Description

Authorizes a plaintiff commencing an action alleging conduct constituting a sexual offense or a civil offense involving the transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus shall have the right to proceed anonymously.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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