Authorizes a plaintiff to proceed anonymously in actions alleging sexual offenses or offenses involving HIV transmission.

New York Assembly Bill A07972 amends the civil rights law to ensure the identity of victims of sexual offenses or offenses involving HIV transmission remains confidential. The bill allows plaintiffs to proceed anonymously in such cases, while permitting limited disclosure to specific parties or under court order. It also prohibits public officers and employees from disclosing victim information except as allowed by the bill. The act takes effect immediately.

Authorizes a plaintiff to proceed anonymously in actions alleging sexual offenses or offenses involving HIV transmission.

New York Assembly Bill A07972 amends the civil rights law to ensure the identity of victims of sexual offenses or offenses involving HIV transmission remains confidential. The bill allows plaintiffs to proceed anonymously in such cases, while permitting limited disclosure to specific parties or under court order. It also prohibits public officers and employees from disclosing victim information except as allowed by the bill. The act takes effect immediately.