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NY A08407
NY A08407Relates to the tolling of statute of limitations for individuals in state custody; provides that with respect to state action brought by anyone to recover damages for physical, psychological, or other injury or condition suffered while in state custody, the time in which such action must commence shall be extended to three years after such person is released from such custody.
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Introduced
12/13/2023
12/13/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the civil practice law and rules, the general municipal law and the court of claims act, in relation to the tolling of statute of limitations for individuals in state custody
AI Summary
This bill amends various laws to extend the statute of limitations for civil claims or causes of action brought by individuals who were in state custody, such as those in the custody of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, a hospital, a correctional facility, or a residential facility operated by certain state agencies, at the time the cause of action occurred. The bill provides that the time in which such an action must commence shall be extended to three years after the person is released from such custody, regardless of any provisions of law that may otherwise impose a shorter period of limitation or require the filing of a notice of claim as a condition precedent to commencing an action.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
Catalina Cruz (D)*,
Juan Ardila (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Kenny Burgos (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Latrice Walker (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Last Action
referred to judiciary (on 01/03/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A8407 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A08407&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A08407 |
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