Relates to attorneys' fees in actions for unlawful discriminatory practices

This bill allows courts to award reasonable legal fees and costs to people who win discrimination lawsuits under New York's human rights law. It directly affects individuals who successfully sue for unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, or other areas covered by the law. The key provision requires courts to grant these fees to winning plaintiffs (except when the Division of Human Rights is the winning party), making it easier for people to pursue discrimination claims without bearing full legal costs. The bill does not change what constitutes discrimination but ensures that successful plaintiffs can recover their legal expenses.