New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 2419: 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
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 2419 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 17, 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: Brad Hoylman-Sigal. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 17, 2025): REFERRED TO CODES.
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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 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Hoylman-Sigal | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| John Liu | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Jessica Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 13 |
“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 CODES