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NY S08411
NY S08411Authorizes the denial of access to certain public records which relate to civil investigations; requires the superintendent of state police to provide the department of law with direct, real-time access to the criminal gun clearinghouse; relates to the enforcement powers of the attorney general; authorizes the attorney general to investigate and bring any civil action addressing repeated or persistent discrimination in elementary and secondary schools; requires the compromise of any claim which
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Introduced
06/09/2025
06/09/2025
In Committee
06/12/2025
06/12/2025
Crossed Over
06/17/2025
06/17/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to the denial of access to public records that relate to civil investigations; to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring the superintendent of state police to provide the department of law with direct, real-time access to the criminal gun clearinghouse; to amend the executive law and the civil rights law, relating to the enforcement powers of the attorney general; to amend the education law, in relation to authorizing the attorney general to enforce the provisions of the education law against covered entities who engage in discrimination and the powers and duties of state university trustees; and to amend the public health law, in relation to the compromise of certain claims the state may have
AI Summary
This bill makes several key changes to New York state law regarding public records, law enforcement, and civil rights enforcement. It allows state agencies to deny access to public records related to civil investigations, similar to existing protections for criminal investigations. The bill requires the state police superintendent to provide the Department of Law with direct, real-time access to the criminal gun clearinghouse, which tracks firearms seized or recovered by law enforcement. Additionally, the bill significantly expands the Attorney General's enforcement powers, specifically authorizing investigations and civil actions in cases of repeated or persistent discrimination in elementary and secondary schools. The Attorney General can now seek damages, injunctive relief, and other remedies when discriminatory practices are found to be ongoing or affecting multiple individuals. The bill also modifies provisions related to compromising certain state claims in medical and hospital settings, removing the requirement for prior attorney general approval and instead establishing parameters for such compromises. These changes aim to enhance transparency, improve gun tracking, and strengthen civil rights protections, particularly in educational settings.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
returned to senate (on 06/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8411 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08411&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08411 |
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