Bill > S06975

This bill amends Section 902 of the civil practice law and rules in New York to prevent courts from denying class certification in lawsuits solely because the case involves governmental operations. Currently, when a class action lawsuit is filed, courts consider several factors in determining whether to certify the case as a class action, such as the plaintiffs' interest in individual litigation, the efficiency of collective legal action, the extent of existing related litigation, the appropriateness of the legal forum, and potential challenges in managing a class action. The proposed legislation adds a new provision that explicitly prohibits courts from refusing to certify a class action just because the lawsuit concerns government activities. This change aims to ensure that potential class action lawsuits against government entities are evaluated on their substantive merits and traditional class certification criteria, rather than being automatically dismissed due to their governmental nature. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6975