New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8624: Permits courts to award punitive damages against an estate for sexual abuse

Passed one chamber Last action May 19, 2026: REFERRED TO CODES

Plain-language summary

S 8624 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on December 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Permits courts to award punitive damages against an estate for sexual abuse. Primary sponsor: Zellnor Myrie (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Zellnor Myrie (Democratic). 8 co-sponsors.