Extends statute of limitations to three years after release from state custody for claims of injury suffered while in custody.

New York Assembly Bill A00649 amends the civil practice law and rules, general municipal law, and court of claims act to extend the statute of limitations for individuals to bring a civil action for damages related to physical, psychological, or other injuries suffered while in state custody. The bill specifies that the three-year period to commence such an action begins three years after the individual is released from custody. This change applies to claims against municipal corporations, excluding cities with a population of one million or more.

Extends statute of limitations to three years after release from state custody for claims of injury suffered while in custody.

New York Assembly Bill A00649 amends the civil practice law and rules, general municipal law, and court of claims act to extend the statute of limitations for individuals to bring a civil action for damages related to physical, psychological, or other injuries suffered while in state custody. The bill specifies that the three-year period to commence such an action begins three years after the individual is released from custody. This change applies to claims against municipal corporations, excluding cities with a population of one million or more.