New York bill S05871 amends the civil rights law to restrict private right of action for identifying a victim of a sex offense to the victim only, if.

New York bill S05871 amends the civil rights law by modifying section 50-b to ensure the identity of victims of sex offenses remains confidential. It further amends section 50-c to allow only the victim to bring a private right of action if their identity was disclosed in violation of the law and has not been publicly disclosed. The bill also allows courts to award reasonable attorney's fees to prevailing plaintiffs in such actions. This legislation takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York bill S05871 amends the civil rights law to restrict private right of action for identifying a victim of a sex offense to the victim only, if.

New York bill S05871 amends the civil rights law by modifying section 50-b to ensure the identity of victims of sex offenses remains confidential. It further amends section 50-c to allow only the victim to bring a private right of action if their identity was disclosed in violation of the law and has not been publicly disclosed. The bill also allows courts to award reasonable attorney's fees to prevailing plaintiffs in such actions. This legislation takes effect immediately upon enactment.