New York bill S01038 allows Department of Motor Vehicles employees to hire an attorney for certain civil actions and limits grounds for employee.

Bill S01038 amends the vehicle and traffic law to allow Department of Motor Vehicles employees to hire an attorney-at-law to defend against civil actions taken in their official capacity. It specifies that such employees cannot be removed based on actions taken in good faith and with a reasonable belief that they are defending, protecting, and upholding the constitution or laws. Additionally, any damages recovered or costs incurred by these employees in their defense, including attorney's fees, are to be treated as state charges and paid by the state.

New York bill S01038 allows Department of Motor Vehicles employees to hire an attorney for certain civil actions and limits grounds for employee.

Bill S01038 amends the vehicle and traffic law to allow Department of Motor Vehicles employees to hire an attorney-at-law to defend against civil actions taken in their official capacity. It specifies that such employees cannot be removed based on actions taken in good faith and with a reasonable belief that they are defending, protecting, and upholding the constitution or laws. Additionally, any damages recovered or costs incurred by these employees in their defense, including attorney's fees, are to be treated as state charges and paid by the state.