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

The 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 factors such as the interest of class members, the impracticality of separate actions, existing litigation, the suitability of the forum, and potential management difficulties. The changes take effect immediately.

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

The 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 factors such as the interest of class members, the impracticality of separate actions, existing litigation, the suitability of the forum, and potential management difficulties. The changes take effect immediately.