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- Print number 207a
- Amend (t) and recommit to judiciary
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- Referred to judiciary
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Relates to actions commenced by immediate family members within the zone of danger for intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress
In Assembly Committee · Judiciary · Sponsor Charles Lavine
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general obligations law, in relation to recovery by certain persons for intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress
Purpose
To codify the cause of action for intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress in New York State law.
Summary
Section 1 Amends the general obligations law by adding a new section 11-108 to codify the cause of action for intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
Section 2 sets the effective date.
Justification
The common law torts of intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress have long been held to fall under general negligence claims in New York State. This bill will solidify these causes of action within New York State law and further define the scope of family members who may bring such an action, if within the zone of danger.
Legislative history
S4568-A (2014)
Fiscal impact
None to the state
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately
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