New York S00176 allows civil actions for rights deprivations caused by individuals or public entities.

New York S00176 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. Injured parties can also bring their own civil actions, and these do not preclude actions by the attorney general. The bill specifies that statutory immunities and limitations on liability do not apply to claims brought under this section. It also mandates that public entities indemnify their employees for any liability incurred under this section.

New York S00176 allows civil actions for rights deprivations caused by individuals or public entities.

New York S00176 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. Injured parties can also bring their own civil actions, and these do not preclude actions by the attorney general. The bill specifies that statutory immunities and limitations on liability do not apply to claims brought under this section. It also mandates that public entities indemnify their employees for any liability incurred under this section.