NYC Council Introduction 258

intro.nyc/0258-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Interpretation of the New York city human rights law, and the repeal of paragraph f of subdivision 13 of section 8-107 of such code relating to vicarious liability of employers.
Status: Committee Committee on Civil and Human Rights
Sponsored by Shekar Krishnan
Introduced: January 29, 2026

This bill would reaffirm the intent of the Council to liberally construe the city human rights law and clarify the interpretation of specific sections of the law as they pertain to punitive damages, mistakenly perceived alcoholism, municipal immunity, individual liability, and the nexus between an unlawful discriminatory practice and the city.