Bill > A05379

This bill, known as the Protecting Rights in Civil Earnings Determinations (P.R.I.C.E.D) Act, amends New York civil law to protect individuals from discriminatory damage calculations in personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits. Specifically, the bill prohibits reducing damages for lost earnings or impaired earning capacity based on a wide range of personal characteristics, including age, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, sex, disability, genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, and domestic violence victim status. Additionally, the bill mandates that damage calculations cannot rely solely on statistical tables, which historically may have been used to unfairly minimize compensation. The goal of this legislation is to ensure that individuals are compensated fairly and equitably in civil legal proceedings, without being penalized or having their potential earnings diminished due to personal characteristics or demographic factors. The act will take effect immediately and apply to civil actions commenced on or after its effective date.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5379