Introduction

Subject: A.11177-A/Jeffries S.7945-A/Adams Prohibits the recording of certain identifying information of a person subjected to temporary questioning or search in a public place by police. Position: Support

Subject: A3233-B/Clark S.6877/Parker An ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to the establishment of the independent office of the child advocate; and repealing certain provisions of such law relating to the office of the ombudsman. Position: SUPPORT

Subject: A.3689/ Destito et al. S.3392/ Andrews et al. AN ACT to amend the civil rights law, in relation to providing a civil remedy for victims of bias-related violence or intimidations Position: Support This bill would provide the missing legal mechanism for victims of bias-related violence or intimidation to initiate a civil action against the perpetrator. It would also provide for the reimbursement of reasonable attorney's fees.

Subject: A.1740/ Sidikman et al. S.373/ Andrews AN ACT to amend the civil rights law, in relation to providing a civil remedy for victims of bias-related violence or intimidations. Position: SUPPORT This bill would provide the missing legal mechanism for victims of bias-related violence or intimidation to initiate a civil action against the perpetrator. It would also provide for the reimbursement of reasonable attorney’s fees.

Subject: A.5446/ Sanders et al. AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to time for filing a complaint with the state division of human rights. Position: SUPPORT This bill amends the executive law to increase the time for filing a complaint with the Division of Human Rights from one to three years.

Subject: A.187-A/ Sidikman, et al. AN ACT to amend the civil rights law, in relation to providing a civil remedy for victims of bias-related violence or intimidations. Position: Support This bill would provide the missing legal mechanism for victims of bias-related violence or intimidation to initiate a civil action against the perpetrator. It would also provide for the reimbursement of reasonable attorney’s fees.

Subject: A.4557, Sanders et al. AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to time for filing a complaint with the state division of human rights. Position: SUPPORT This bill amends the executive law to increase the time for filing a complaint with the Division of Human Rights from one to three years.

Subject: A.1720/ Sidikman, et al. AN ACT to amend the civil rights law, in relation to providing a civil remedy for victims of bias-related violence or intimidations. Position: Support This bill would provide the missing legal mechanism for victims of bias-related violence or intimidation to initiate a civil action against the perpetrator. It would also provide for the reimbursement of reasonable attorney’s fees.

Subject: A.1573/Eve et al., S.1038/Goodman et al. An act to amend the criminal procedure law, the penal law and the civil rights law, in relation to strengthening civil rights protections and to make bias related violence or intimidation a criminal offense. Subject: A.9478-A/Ravitz et al., S.4691-A/Goodman et al. An act to amend the penal law and the executive law, in relation to hate crimes. Position: Qualified Support