New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8504: Establishes civil liability for the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the federal or state constitution
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8504 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on September 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes civil liability for the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the federal or state constitution. Primary sponsor: Brad Hoylman-Sigal. Most recent recorded action (September 12, 2025): REFERRED TO RULES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that every person who, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage, of the United States, subjects or causes to be subjected any citizen of New York or other person within the jurisdiction thereof to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the federal or state constitution shall be liable to the injured party in an action at law, suit in equity, or other proper proceeding.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Hoylman-Sigal | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 RULES