New York A01548 allows testimony about reported discrimination to be admissible in civil trials.
New York Assembly Bill A01548 amends the civil practice law and rules to permit the admissibility of testimony that a person reported acts of discrimination to another person in a civil trial. This includes the contents of such reports. The rule applies to unlawful discriminatory practices based on various protected characteristics. For the evidence to be admissible, the report must be made before or promptly after the adverse action. The proponent of the evidence must demonstrate its reliability. This rule applies only in civil matters and not in criminal proceedings.
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