New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1081: Establishes civil liability for anyone subjecting another person to the deprivation of any rights, privileges or immunities secured by law
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 1081 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes civil liability for anyone subjecting another person to the deprivation of any rights, privileges or immunities secured by law. Primary sponsor: Phil Steck (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes civil liability for anyone subjecting another person to the deprivation of any rights, privileges or immunities secured by law; establishes that the supreme court shall have jurisdiction over such matters and that the prevailing party shall be awarded reasonable attorney's fees as part of the costs; provides that the state waives sovereign immunity for violations of such law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Steck | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS