Establishes civil liability for deprivation of rights, privileges, or immunities; grants supreme court jurisdiction; awards attorney's fees to.

New York A01081 amends the civil rights law by adding a new section establishing civil liability for anyone who subjects another person to the deprivation of rights, privileges, or immunities secured by law. The supreme court is granted jurisdiction over such matters. The bill also provides that the prevailing party, other than the state, shall be awarded reasonable attorney's fees as part of the costs. The state waives its sovereign immunity for violations of this law.

Establishes civil liability for deprivation of rights, privileges, or immunities; grants supreme court jurisdiction; awards attorney's fees to.

New York A01081 amends the civil rights law by adding a new section establishing civil liability for anyone who subjects another person to the deprivation of rights, privileges, or immunities secured by law. The supreme court is granted jurisdiction over such matters. The bill also provides that the prevailing party, other than the state, shall be awarded reasonable attorney's fees as part of the costs. The state waives its sovereign immunity for violations of this law.