Clarifies the standard for intentional discrimination or retaliation claims in New York.

This bill amends Section 296 of the executive law to clarify the standard for intentional discrimination or retaliation claims. It requires claimants to prove that an unlawful motivation was a motivating factor, but not necessarily the sole motivating factor or a "but-for cause" of the challenged treatment. The change aims to provide a more nuanced understanding of the motivations behind such claims. The act takes effect immediately.

Clarifies the standard for intentional discrimination or retaliation claims in New York.

This bill amends Section 296 of the executive law to clarify the standard for intentional discrimination or retaliation claims. It requires claimants to prove that an unlawful motivation was a motivating factor, but not necessarily the sole motivating factor or a "but-for cause" of the challenged treatment. The change aims to provide a more nuanced understanding of the motivations behind such claims. The act takes effect immediately.