S 7232 NY
Grants immunity from liability for personal injury and property damage sustained by a crime victim upon the premises of a business or nonprofit seeking assistance
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Summary
This bill grants New York businesses and nonprofits immunity from liability for personal injuries and property damage sustained by crime victims on their premises while seeking assistance. Crime victims who suffer injuries or property damage while obtaining help from a business or nonprofit organization cannot sue for ordinary negligence. The immunity protects businesses and nonprofits from liability for accidents or injuries that occur as the victim is seeking assistance. The immunity does not apply in cases of gross negligence, meaning victims can still sue if the business or nonprofit's conduct was grossly negligent. This provision encourages businesses and nonprofits to assist crime victims by reducing their legal liability for ordinary accidents that may occur.
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Official abstract
Grants immunity from liability for personal injury and property damage sustained by a crime victim upon the premises of a business or nonprofit while seeking assistance, except in the case of gross negligence.
Sponsor (1)
- Michael Gianaris Democratic · primary
2 coauthors / cosponsors
- Patricia Fahy Democratic · cosponsor
- Kevin S. Parker Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (8)
- Apr 4, 2025 REFERRED TO JUDICIARY · upper
- Jan 7, 2026 REFERRED TO JUDICIARY · upper
- May 12, 2026 1ST REPORT CAL.1014 · upper
- May 13, 2026 2ND REPORT CAL. · upper
- May 14, 2026 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING · upper
- May 29, 2026 PASSED SENATE · upper
- May 29, 2026 DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY · upper
- May 29, 2026 REFERRED TO JUDICIARY · lower
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