NYC Council Introduction 273

intro.nyc/0273-2024 2024-2025 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: February 28, 2024

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.