Preserves the right to a jury trial for actions under human rights law demanding equitable relief.

New York S06684 amends the executive law to ensure individuals retain the right to a jury trial for actions under human rights law that include a demand for equitable relief. Specifically, any person claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice can have a cause of action in court for damages. The bill also allows parties to housing discrimination complaints to elect to have their action commenced in civil court within twenty days following a probable cause determination.

Preserves the right to a jury trial for actions under human rights law demanding equitable relief.

New York S06684 amends the executive law to ensure individuals retain the right to a jury trial for actions under human rights law that include a demand for equitable relief. Specifically, any person claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice can have a cause of action in court for damages. The bill also allows parties to housing discrimination complaints to elect to have their action commenced in civil court within twenty days following a probable cause determination.