New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 726: Waives state's sovereign immunity in state and federal courts with regard to liability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and certain other federal acts

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO CODES

Plain-language summary

S 726 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Waives state's sovereign immunity in state and federal courts with regard to liability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and certain other federal acts. Primary sponsor: James Sanders (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: James Sanders (Democratic). 12 co-sponsors.