Bill > A01500

This bill amends the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules by adding a new provision that exempts awards from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) from being used to satisfy money judgments. Specifically, the bill protects compensation received by victims or their families through the VCF, which was established by the Federal Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. This means that if someone who received a VCF award is involved in a legal proceeding where money is owed, the award cannot be seized or used to pay off those financial obligations. The purpose of this exemption is likely to ensure that victims and families who have suffered losses from the 9/11 attacks can retain their compensation without it being diminished by other legal claims. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1500