New York A00528 amends the civil rights law to establish penalties and remedies for deprivation of civil rights.

New York A00528 amends the civil rights law to impose penalties and remedies for those who deprive citizens or others within the state of their rights under state statutes, ordinances, regulations, customs, or usages. Individuals responsible for such deprivations are liable to the injured party in an action at law, suit in equity, or other proper proceeding. The Supreme Court of New York gains jurisdiction over suits for civil rights vindication. Judicial officers are exempt from liability for costs, including attorney's fees, unless their actions exceed their jurisdiction.

New York A00528 amends the civil rights law to establish penalties and remedies for deprivation of civil rights.

New York A00528 amends the civil rights law to impose penalties and remedies for those who deprive citizens or others within the state of their rights under state statutes, ordinances, regulations, customs, or usages. Individuals responsible for such deprivations are liable to the injured party in an action at law, suit in equity, or other proper proceeding. The Supreme Court of New York gains jurisdiction over suits for civil rights vindication. Judicial officers are exempt from liability for costs, including attorney's fees, unless their actions exceed their jurisdiction.