Relates to the statute of limitations for actions based on employment discrimination

Latest action Mar 18, 2026

Relates to the statute of limitations for actions based on discriminatory practices in employment; establishes action must be commenced within six years.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A188, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Committee

Judiciary · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Judiciary · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This bill would extend the statute of limitations for discrimination in the workplace to six years.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMar 18, 2026Result: passed
(50) (11) (0) (2)
Vote: Committee vote · Judiciary
Senate JudiciaryMar 5, 2026Result: passed
(15) (4) (0) (0)
Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMar 10, 2025Result: passed
(52) (9) (0) (2)
Vote: Committee vote · Judiciary
Senate JudiciaryFeb 11, 2025Result: passed
(15) (4) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Alex Bores, Amy Paulin and 21 more on Agora

Democratic23

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Andrew Gounardes says this is needed

Current state law sets forth a three year statute of limitations for civil claims in cases of workplace discrimination, including discrimi- nation in the form of harassment. Though this statute of limitations is longer than the 180-300 day statute required under federal law, it is still not long enough for many victims of harassment who fear losing their job or being penalized for coming forward. Workplace harassment may be based on race, sex, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, age, disability or other characteristics and includes both verbal and physical behavior. Despite being unlawful under both state and federal law, workplace harassment still occurs daily in the form of offensive jokes, name-calling, intimidation, sexual advances, and more. Those who are victims of workplace harassment may not feel comfortable coming forward or filing complaints for quite some time after the first instance occurs. Oftentimes this is due to a fear of not being believed, losing their job, being denied advancement, or otherwise being penalized for reporting these behaviors. This bill would better protect those who have been victimized by workplace harassment by doubling the amount of time they have to file a claim in court to six years.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Mar 18, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Mar 18, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Mar 18, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Assembly
Mar 10, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Mar 9, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate

Show full history (12 earlier events)

Mar 5, 2026
1ST Report CAL.478
1ST REPORT CAL.478
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Senate
Mar 10, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Mar 10, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Assembly
Feb 24, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Feb 12, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
Feb 11, 2025
1ST Report CAL.345
1ST REPORT CAL.345
NY Senate
Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Assembly
Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Senate

About this record

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