S 844 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

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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S844 S844A · 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

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