2025-2026 General Assembly

S.07232

Grants immunity from liability for personal injury and property damage sustained by a crime victim upon the premises of a business or nonprofit while seeking assistance, except in the case of gross negligence.

Chamber Passed·5/29/26

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Chamber Passed5/29/26

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New York S07232 grants immunity from liability for crime victims seeking assistance on business or nonprofit premises, except for gross negligence.

New York S07232 amends the general obligations law to provide immunity from liability for personal injury and property damage to crime victims seeking assistance on business or nonprofit premises. This immunity applies unless the victim's injury or death was caused by gross negligence. The law aims to encourage businesses and nonprofits to assist crime victims without fear of liability, except in cases of gross negligence.

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Last: Passed the Senate · 54–4 · May 29
Current: Judiciary Committee
Next: House floor vote

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