New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9699: 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 9699 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 2, 2026. 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: Cordell Cleare (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): 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 6 · Democratic/Working Families 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordell Cleare | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Jabari Brisport | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 25 |
| Leroy Comrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Pete Harckham | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
| John Liu | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Zellnor Myrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Jessica Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 13 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
| Luis Sepúlveda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Jose Serrano | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 29 |
| Jeremy Zellner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 61 |
“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