New York A00378 creates a legal cause of action for individuals whose private lives are publicized in an offensive manner.

New York A00378 amends the civil rights law to establish a cause of action for individuals whose private lives are publicized in a highly offensive manner that is not of legitimate public concern. The bill allows for the awarding of injunctive relief, punitive damages, compensatory damages, and reasonable court costs and attorney's fees. The term "publicity" includes making the matter public or sharing it with a specific group of people who have a special relationship to the individual. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A00378 creates a legal cause of action for individuals whose private lives are publicized in an offensive manner.

New York A00378 amends the civil rights law to establish a cause of action for individuals whose private lives are publicized in a highly offensive manner that is not of legitimate public concern. The bill allows for the awarding of injunctive relief, punitive damages, compensatory damages, and reasonable court costs and attorney's fees. The term "publicity" includes making the matter public or sharing it with a specific group of people who have a special relationship to the individual. The act takes effect immediately.