Establishes civil liability for individuals who deprive citizens of New York of rights under federal or state constitutions.

The bill amends the civil rights law to hold individuals accountable for depriving citizens of New York or others within the state's jurisdiction of rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the federal or state constitution. Those who act under the color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage of the United States and cause such deprivations are liable to the injured party in a legal action. This law aims to provide redress through an action at law, suit in equity, or other proper proceeding.

Establishes civil liability for individuals who deprive citizens of New York of rights under federal or state constitutions.

The bill amends the civil rights law to hold individuals accountable for depriving citizens of New York or others within the state's jurisdiction of rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the federal or state constitution. Those who act under the color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage of the United States and cause such deprivations are liable to the injured party in a legal action. This law aims to provide redress through an action at law, suit in equity, or other proper proceeding.