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NY A08407

NY A08407
Relates 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
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

referred to judiciary (on 01/03/2024)

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