S 9848 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the contents of claims

This bill modifies the rules for filing lawsuits in the Court of Claims by removing the strict requirement for detailed specificity in certain sexual offense cases. It directly affects individuals seeking legal relief for injuries caused by sexual crimes against children or adults, as well as the parties being sued. Under the new provisions, plaintiffs alleging harm from specific sexual offenses or incest no longer need to provide the same level of detailed initial information as required in other types of claims. The changes apply immediately to new lawsuits, pending cases, and some previously dismissed cases that are currently being appealed.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 8, 2026 Last action May 11, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 11, 2026

How they voted

573
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
May 11, 2026
D Democratic41
38 Yea 3
92% Yea
R Republican22
19 Yea 3 Nay
86% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
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Committee
2
May 11, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
May 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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