New York bill S08504 establishes civil liability for those who deprive citizens of constitutional rights under federal or state law.

New York bill S08504 amends the civil rights law to establish that any person who, under the authority of federal or state statutes, ordinances, regulations, customs, or usages, subjects or causes to be subjected any citizen of New York or other person within the state's jurisdiction to the deprivation of rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the federal or state constitution, shall be liable to the injured party in an action at law, suit in equity, or other proper proceeding for redress. The act will take effect 90 days after it becomes law.

New York bill S08504 establishes civil liability for those who deprive citizens of constitutional rights under federal or state law.

New York bill S08504 amends the civil rights law to establish that any person who, under the authority of federal or state statutes, ordinances, regulations, customs, or usages, subjects or causes to be subjected any citizen of New York or other person within the state's jurisdiction to the deprivation of rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the federal or state constitution, shall be liable to the injured party in an action at law, suit in equity, or other proper proceeding for redress. The act will take effect 90 days after it becomes law.