New York A01402 allows a civil action for deprivation of rights caused by any person or public entity.

New York A01402 amends the civil rights law to provide a civil action for deprivation of rights caused by any person or public entity. The attorney general can bring a civil action for legal or equitable relief on behalf of an injured party. The injured party can also bring their own civil action. The bill allows actions to be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction. It includes a severability clause and prohibits defenses based on good faith or unclear laws. The bill also provides for indemnification of public employees and awards of attorney fees and costs to prevailing plaintiffs.

New York A01402 allows a civil action for deprivation of rights caused by any person or public entity.

New York A01402 amends the civil rights law to provide a civil action for deprivation of rights caused by any person or public entity. The attorney general can bring a civil action for legal or equitable relief on behalf of an injured party. The injured party can also bring their own civil action. The bill allows actions to be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction. It includes a severability clause and prohibits defenses based on good faith or unclear laws. The bill also provides for indemnification of public employees and awards of attorney fees and costs to prevailing plaintiffs.