Assembly bill · A1081 (2025-26)
Establishes civil liability for anyone subjecting another person to the deprivation of any rights, privileges or immunities secured by law
New York State Assembly
Summary
Establishes civil liability for anyone subjecting another person to the deprivation of any rights, privileges or immunities secured by law; establishes that the supreme court shall have jurisdiction over such matters and that the prevailing party shall be awarded reasonable attorney's fees as part of the costs; provides that the state waives sovereign immunity for violations of such law.
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Amends the Civil Rights Law.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Governmental Operations · New York State Assembly
Full history
- Jan 15, 2026
Enacting Clause Stricken
ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
- Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly