New York · 2025-2026
S 8624
Permits courts to award punitive damages against an estate for sexual abuse
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Summary AI-generated
New York Bill S 8624 permits courts to award punitive damages against an estate in cases involving sexual abuse.
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Sponsors + 8 cosponsors
- Zellnor Myrie Democratic lead
- Gustavo Rivera Democratic/Working Families
- Jessica Ramos Democratic/Working Families
- John Liu Democratic
- Kristen Gonzalez Democratic/Working Families
- Luis Sepúlveda Democratic
- Pat Fahy Democratic
- Sam Sutton Democratic
- Shelley Mayer Democratic/Working Families
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floor Vote | upper | pass | 58 | 1 | 4 | May 19, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| Judiciary Vote | upper | pass | 19 | 0 | 0 | Apr 21, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |