S 4199 NY

Relates to protected allegations in certain defamation actions

NY · session 2025-2026 · Senate · bill

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Introduced Feb 3, 2025

Latest action (Jan 7, 2026) REFERRED TO CODES

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.

Sponsor (1)

Andrew Gounardes Democratic · primary

8 coauthors / cosponsors

Samra Brouk Democratic · cosponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal · cosponsor
Robert Jackson Democratic · cosponsor
Liz Krueger Democratic · cosponsor
Zellnor Myrie Democratic · cosponsor
Jessica Ramos Democratic · cosponsor
Gustavo Rivera Democratic · cosponsor
Julia Salazar Democratic · cosponsor

Action history (2)

Feb 3, 2025 REFERRED TO CODES · upper
Jan 7, 2026 REFERRED TO CODES · upper

Text versions (2)

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