S 726

New York Senate bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 7, 2026.

Waives state's sovereign immunity in state and federal courts with regard to liability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and certain other federal acts.

Bill ID NY-2025-2026-S-726
Session 2025-2026
Status in_committee
Committee Codes
Senate in_committee 2026-01-07
Healthcare Labor / Employment
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.

Sponsor
James Sanders Jr.
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-01-06 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-07 Status in_committee
2026-01-07 Latest Action In Senate Committee
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