Relates to the tolling of statute of limitations for individuals in state custody
Summary
Relates to the tolling of statute of limitations for individuals in state custody; provides that with respect to state action brought by anyone to recover damages for physical, psychological, or other injury or condition suffered while in state custody, the time in which such action must commence shall be extended to three years after such person is released from such custody.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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What changed between versions
S844
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S844A
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3 edits
MINOR
This bill amends New York's statute of limitations for civil claims involving injuries sustained while in state custody or care. The main change expands the scope of facilities and individuals covered under the law, adding 'alternate correctional facilities' to the list of covered institutions and clarifying the timing of when the cause of action occurs. The bill also reorganizes the committee process, moving the bill from the Judiciary Committee to a discharged status before being re-referred back to the same committee.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include 'alternate correctional facilities' as covered institutions under the statute of limitations protection for civil claims involving injuries sustained in custody.
SCOPE
Added 'alternate correctional facility' to the list of facilities covered under the statute of limitations for claims involving injuries sustained in custody.
TIMELINE
Reorganized the language regarding when the cause of action occurs and when the statute of limitations begins to run, clarifying the timing framework.
REQUIREMENT
Changed the committee process by adding language indicating the bill was discharged, amended, and re-referred to the Judiciary Committee.
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
Feb 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 844A
upper
Feb 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Julia Salazar
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
Co
April Baskin
DDemocratic
Co
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
Co
Jabari Brisport
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Luis Sepúlveda
DDemocratic
Co
NF
Nathalia Fernández
DDemocratic
Co
Robert Jackson
DDemocratic/Working Families
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