New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 1950: Prohibits qualified immunity for public officials
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1950 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits qualified immunity for public officials. Primary sponsor: Bill Weber (Republican/Conservative). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ETHICS AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits qualified immunity for public officials; authorizes attorney general enforcement; provides that statutory immunities and statutory limitations on liability, damages or attorney fees do not apply to such claims.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Weber | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 38 |
| George Borrello | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
“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 ETHICS AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE
- REFERRED TO ETHICS AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE