New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A2589 — Waives state's sovereign immunity to liability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and certain other federal acts

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Waives the state's sovereign immunity in state and federal courts with regard to liability for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act; waives the immunity of all instrumentalities and political subdivisions of the state.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO CODES

  2. DELIVERED TO SENATE

  3. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  4. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.94

  5. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

  6. DIED IN SENATE

  7. REFERRED TO CODES

  8. DELIVERED TO SENATE

  9. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  10. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.188

  11. RULES REPORT CAL.188

  12. REPORTED

  13. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  14. PRINT NUMBER 2589A

  15. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS

  16. REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  17. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A2589 do?
Waives the state's sovereign immunity in state and federal courts with regard to liability for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act; waives the immunity of all instrumentalities and political subdivisions of the state.
Who sponsors A2589?
A2589 is sponsored by Anna Kelles.
What is the current status of A2589?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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