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S 4199 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to protected allegations in certain defamation actions

Summary
Prohibits a cause of action for defamation where the subject of such action includes an allegation made to an employer regarding an unlawful discriminatory practice or act of retaliation.
Issues: ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects employees reporting discrimination by barring defamation suits over such allegations, advancing worker rights protection90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
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Feb 3, 2025
Committee
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upper
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Andrew Gounardes
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
NY
26
Co
Photo of Brad Hoylman-Sigal
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
47
Co
Photo of Gustavo Rivera
Gustavo Rivera
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
33
Co
Photo of Jessica Ramos
Jessica Ramos
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
13
Co
Photo of Julia Salazar
Julia Salazar
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
18
Co
Photo of Liz Krueger
Liz Krueger
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
28
Co
Photo of Robert Jackson
Robert Jackson
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
31
Co
Photo of Samra Brouk
Samra Brouk
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
55
Co
Photo of Zellnor Myrie
Zellnor Myrie
DDemocratic
NY
20