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NY S09466

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kristen Gonzalez

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends New York Civil Practice Law and Rules, Rule 909, to allow courts to award additional attorneys' fees to class representatives beyond the standard fee award in successful class action suits
  • Grants judges discretionary authority to provide extra compensation to named plaintiffs who represent the class when deemed appropriate
  • Applies to all class actions commenced on or after the effective date, as well as all actions pending at that time
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
  • Introduced by Senator Gonzalez on March 16, 2026, and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Permits additional attorneys' fees awards to class representatives in successful class action suits.

Last Action

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/16/2026

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