A8869 — Relates to certain powers of the attorney general

Summary

Authorizes the denial of access to certain public records which relate to civil investigations; requires the superintendent of state police to provide the department of law with direct, real-time access to the criminal gun clearinghouse; relates to the enforcement powers of the attorney general; authorizes the attorney general to investigate and bring any civil action addressing repeated or persistent discrimination in elementary and secondary schools; requires the compromise of any claim which the state may have for care, maintenance or treatment furnished in hospitals or other such facilities to be made accordance with parameters established by the office of the attorney general; allows the commissioner of health to waive bills or compromise bills for the maintenance, care and treatment furnished to patients in medical facilities upon the prior approval of the comptroller alone.

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New York Consolidated Laws: Section 87 of the public officers law.

• Section 87 of the public officers law

  of the division of state police of the division of state police of the division of state police of the division of state police subject to the prior written approval of the attorney general his and the attorney general they deem his and the attorney general they deem → civil or civil or italics : ; The superintendent shall provide the department of law with direct, real-time access to the criminal gun clearinghouse. 11. Where the attorney general determines that an unlawful discrimina- tory practice is repeated or otherwise persistent, the attorney general shall have a cause of action in any court of appropriate jurisdiction for damages, injunctive relief, and such other remedies as may be appro- priate. The attorney general is authorized to take proof, issue subpoe- nas, and administer oaths when investigating whether an action should be filed. The term "repeated" as used in this subdivision shall include repetition of any separate and distinct unlawful discriminatory prac- tice, or conduct that affects more than one person. The term "persist- ent" as used in this subdivision shall include continuance or carrying on of any unlawful discriminatory practice. Nothing in this section shall in any way limit rights or remedies which are otherwise available under law to the attorney general or any other person authorized to bring an action under this section. 3. Where the attorney general determines that a political subdivision of the state or any private actor has violated this section in a manner that is repeated or otherwise persistent, the attorney general shall have a cause of action in any court of appropriate jurisdiction for damages, injunctive relief, and such other remedies as may be appropri- ate. The attorney general is authorized to take proof, issue subpoenas, and administer oaths when investigating whether an action should be filed. The term "repeated" as used in this subdivision shall include repetition of any separate and distinct violation, or conduct that affects more than one person. The term "persistent" as used in this subdivision shall include continuance or carrying on of any violation. Nothing in this section shall in any way limit rights or remedies which are otherwise available under law to the attorney general or any other person authorized to bring an action under this section. 6. It is unlawful for any covered agency, or any agent thereof, or any person acting on behalf of a covered agency, to engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives persons of rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the constitution or laws of the United States or the state of New York. Whenever the attorney general has reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this section has occurred, the attorney general, for or in the name of the state of New York, may in a civil action obtain any and all appropriate relief to eliminate the pattern or practice. Venue for a civil action brought under this section shall be in New York County or Albany County. Noth- ing in this section shall in any way limit rights or remedies which are otherwise available under law to the attorney general or any other person. § 2-e. Addressing repeated or persistent discrimination. 1. The attor- ney general shall have jurisdiction to investigate and bring any civil action or proceeding in a manner consistent with the authority granted by subdivision twelve of section sixty-three of the executive law, including to take proof, make determinations, and issue subpoenas, which, in the attorney general's judgment, is necessary for the effec- tive enforcement of any provision of this chapter, the violation of which resulted or foreseeably will result in repeated or persistent discrimination based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, ethnic group, religion or creed, religious practice, disability, sexual orien- tation, gender expression or gender identity, sex, marital status, fami- lial status, pregnancy, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, by any covered entity. For the purposes of this section, "covered entity" shall include all public elementary or second- ary schools, school districts, and c

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Action History

1. June 17, 2025

   SUBSTITUTED BY S8411

2. June 17, 2025

   ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.882

3. June 17, 2025

   RULES REPORT CAL.882

4. June 17, 2025

   REPORTED

5. June 17, 2025

   REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

6. June 09, 2025

   REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

Sponsors

• Gabriella Romero · Primary

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