Bill > A02420

This bill amends the New York General Obligations Law to modify the legal standard for plaintiffs bringing negligent supervision claims related to sexual offenses. Specifically, the legislation expands the definition of a "corporate entity" to include various types of business organizations, such as corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships. The key provision eliminates the requirement that plaintiffs must prove a sexual offense occurred on the premises or using the property of the corporate entity being sued. This means that if an employee or agent of a company commits a sexual offense as defined in the New York Penal Law, the victim can pursue a negligent supervision claim against the corporate entity or its leadership without having to demonstrate that the offense happened specifically on company property or using company resources. The bill applies retroactively to both pending and future legal actions, taking effect immediately upon passage. This change appears designed to make it easier for victims of sexual offenses to seek legal recourse against organizations that may have failed to properly supervise employees or agents who commit such crimes.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2420