New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 687: Provides that certain communications made without malice regarding an incident of sexual assault, harassment or discrimination shall be deemed privileged
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 687 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides that certain communications made without malice regarding an incident of sexual assault, harassment or discrimination shall be deemed privileged. Primary sponsor: Jessica González-Rojas (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that certain communications made without malice regarding an incident of sexual assault, harassment or discrimination shall be deemed privileged; provides that a prevailing defendant in an action brought against such defendant for making a communication that is privileged shall be entitled to attorney's fees and costs for such defense.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 19 · Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica González-Rojas | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 34 |
| George Alvarez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Alex Bores | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 73 |
| Catalina Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Maritza Davila | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Jeffrey Dinowitz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Emily Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Deborah Glick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Andrew Hevesi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Grace Lee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| John McDonald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
| Amy Paulin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Keith Powers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Steven Raga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Karines Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Linda Rosenthal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Rebecca Seawright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Tony Simone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Yudelka Tapia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
| Jordan Wright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS