New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8699: Clarifies the standard for when a practice has a discriminatory effect
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 8699 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Clarifies the standard for when a practice has a discriminatory effect. Primary sponsor: Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2025): SUBSTITUTED BY S8338.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Clarifies the standard for when a practice has a discriminatory effect; provides that an unlawful discriminatory practice may be established by such practice's discriminatory effect, even if such practice was not motivated by a discriminatory intent.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Micah Lasher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY S8338
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.593
- RULES REPORT CAL.593
- REPORTED
- REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
- REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
- PRINT NUMBER 8699A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS