Prohibits courts from denying class certification in class action lawsuits solely because the action involves governmental operations.

This bill amends the civil practice law and rules to ensure that courts cannot deny class certification in class action lawsuits solely because the action involves governmental operations. Courts must consider other factors when determining whether to certify a class action, such as the interest of class members in controlling the prosecution or defense of separate actions, the impracticability or inefficiency of prosecuting or defending separate actions, and the extent and nature of any litigation concerning the controversy already commenced by or against members of the class.

Prohibits courts from denying class certification in class action lawsuits solely because the action involves governmental operations.

This bill amends the civil practice law and rules to ensure that courts cannot deny class certification in class action lawsuits solely because the action involves governmental operations. Courts must consider other factors when determining whether to certify a class action, such as the interest of class members in controlling the prosecution or defense of separate actions, the impracticability or inefficiency of prosecuting or defending separate actions, and the extent and nature of any litigation concerning the controversy already commenced by or against members of the class.