A04992Introduced in the Assembly
Clarifies the standard for intentional discrimination or retaliation claims by requiring a person or persons prove that an unlawful motivation was a motivating factor and not "the sole motivating factor" or a "but-for cause" of the challenged treatment.
Introduced by Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, District 42
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Clarifies the standard for intentional discrimination or retaliation claims by requiring a person or persons prove that an unlawful motivation was a motivating factor and not "the sole motivating factor" or a "but-for cause" of the challenged treatment.
Where it stands
referred to governmental operations
January 7, 2026
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Bill history
referred to governmental operations
amend (t) and recommit to governmental operations
print number 4992a
amend by restoring to original print 4992
referred to governmental operations
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