Allows individuals to sue for human rights violations in court after a complaint is dismissed by the Division of Human Rights.

This bill amends the executive law to allow individuals to sue in court for human rights violations if their complaint was dismissed by the Division of Human Rights for administrative convenience, untimeliness, or annulled election of remedies. Individuals can bring such suits within three years of the dismissal. The bill also clarifies that certain actions do not constitute filing a complaint under the human rights law and limits the ability to file complaints if other legal actions are pending. The changes take effect immediately.

Allows individuals to sue for human rights violations in court after a complaint is dismissed by the Division of Human Rights.

This bill amends the executive law to allow individuals to sue in court for human rights violations if their complaint was dismissed by the Division of Human Rights for administrative convenience, untimeliness, or annulled election of remedies. Individuals can bring such suits within three years of the dismissal. The bill also clarifies that certain actions do not constitute filing a complaint under the human rights law and limits the ability to file complaints if other legal actions are pending. The changes take effect immediately.