New York A03255 allows courts to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in court actions for unlawful discriminatory practices.

New York A03255 amends the executive law to permit the awarding of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in court actions for unlawful discriminatory practices. The bill specifies that a prevailing respondent or defendant must request these fees and demonstrate that the action or proceeding was frivolous. It also outlines conditions under which the action or proceeding may be considered frivolous. The bill takes effect 30 days after it becomes law.

New York A03255 allows courts to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in court actions for unlawful discriminatory practices.

New York A03255 amends the executive law to permit the awarding of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in court actions for unlawful discriminatory practices. The bill specifies that a prevailing respondent or defendant must request these fees and demonstrate that the action or proceeding was frivolous. It also outlines conditions under which the action or proceeding may be considered frivolous. The bill takes effect 30 days after it becomes law.