S 1472 New York Senate · 2021 Regular Session

Accrual of a cause of action for libel or slander of a decedent

Summary
Provides that a cause of action for a declaratory judgment of libel or slander would accrue to the spouse, parent or child of a decedent as the result of a libel or slander which occurred after, but within five years of a decedent's death; provides that any such action must be commenced within one year of the date of the alleged libel or slander; provides that prior to the commencement of such action, the spouse, parent or child must request a retraction of such statements by registered or certified letter.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2021 Last action Jan 5, 2022
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Jan 5, 2022
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Jan 12, 2021
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Neil Breslin
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
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