States / New York / S 8500

S 8500 Amended

Establishes the New York civil rights act

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Establishes a right of action for the deprivation of constitutional rights; provides for compensatory damages, punitive damages, injunctive and declaratory relief, and reasonable attorney's fees.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Sep 10, 2025
Last action
Feb 9, 2026 — PRINT NUMBER 8500B
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
59 · Moderate