Establishes a right of action for the deprivation of constitutional rights in New York.

The bill establishes a right of action for the deprivation of constitutional rights in New York, allowing for compensatory damages, punitive damages, injunctive and declaratory relief, and reasonable attorney's fees. It aims to provide meaningful remedies for those whose constitutional rights are violated by federal, state, or local officials acting under color of law. The bill emphasizes that it does not usurp federal authority but ensures that constitutional guarantees remain enforceable for all New Yorkers.

Establishes a right of action for the deprivation of constitutional rights in New York.

The bill establishes a right of action for the deprivation of constitutional rights in New York, allowing for compensatory damages, punitive damages, injunctive and declaratory relief, and reasonable attorney's fees. It aims to provide meaningful remedies for those whose constitutional rights are violated by federal, state, or local officials acting under color of law. The bill emphasizes that it does not usurp federal authority but ensures that constitutional guarantees remain enforceable for all New Yorkers.