Provides for the award of attorney fees in actions under the human rights law

This bill (S 4175) changes how attorney fees are awarded in human rights law cases in New York. It allows courts or the Human Rights Division to award reasonable attorney fees to a winning plaintiff or complainant in cases under the Human Rights Law. Defendants can only recover fees if they prove the case was "frivolous" (filed without reasonable basis or to harass), and must request fees in writing. The bill also clarifies that expert witness fees follow the same rules and prevents the Human Rights Division from being liable for fees except when acting as an employer.