New York A05485 ensures local state of emergency orders do not violate civil rights.

New York A05485 amends the executive law to ensure that local state of emergency orders issued by county, city, town, or village executives do not violate section 291, which provides equality of opportunity as a civil right. These orders can be issued for up to 30 days and can be extended in additional 30-day periods. The bill takes effect immediately.

New York A05485 ensures local state of emergency orders do not violate civil rights.

New York A05485 amends the executive law to ensure that local state of emergency orders issued by county, city, town, or village executives do not violate section 291, which provides equality of opportunity as a civil right. These orders can be issued for up to 30 days and can be extended in additional 30-day periods. The bill takes effect immediately.