Bill > S07232

This bill amends the New York General Obligations Law to provide liability protection for businesses and nonprofit organizations when they assist crime victims. Specifically, the bill grants immunity from legal responsibility for personal injury, death, or property damage sustained by a crime victim while seeking help on the premises of a business or nonprofit, with one important exception: if the injury or damage is caused by gross negligence (a legal standard indicating an extreme lack of care that shows reckless disregard for the safety of others). Under this legislation, if a crime victim enters a business or nonprofit location to call the police or request emergency medical assistance, the property owner or operator cannot be held legally responsible for any harm the victim experiences, unless it can be proven that the owner was grossly negligent. The bill will go into effect 60 days after becoming law, providing a clear legal framework to encourage businesses and nonprofits to help crime victims without fear of potential lawsuits.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7232