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NY S09466
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kristen Gonzalez
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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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