A02589Introduced in the Assembly
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.
Introduced by Anna Kelles, District 125
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
REFERRED TO CODES
April 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage · May 14, 2025
134
Yes
13
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
150 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Schiavoni | 1 | Yes |
| Jodi Giglio | 2 | Yes |
| Joseph DeStefano | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | Yes |
| Doug Smith | 5 | Yes |
| Philip Ramos | 6 | Yes |
| Jarett Gandolfo | 7 | Yes |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | 8 | No |
| Michael Durso | 9 | Yes |
| Steve Stern | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to governmental operations
reported referred to ways and means
amend and recommit to ways and means
print number 2589a
reported referred to rules
reported
rules report cal.188
ordered to third reading rules cal.188
passed assembly
delivered to senate
REFERRED TO CODES
DIED IN SENATE
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
ordered to third reading cal.94
passed assembly
delivered to senate
REFERRED TO CODES
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