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What is NYC AC § 10-1104.1?

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This section establishes a civil cause of action for individuals injured by crimes of violence motivated by gender that occurred before January 9, 2022. It allows for claims of compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive relief, and attorney’s fees. Applies to individuals seeking redress for historical gender-motivated violence.

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10-1104.1 Civil cause of action for crimes of violence motivated by gender that occurred prior to January 9, 2022.

AC § 10-1104.1

a. Any person claiming to be injured by a party who commits, directs, enables, participates in, or conspires in the commission of a crime of violence motivated by gender for which the alleged crime of violence motivated by gender occurred (i) on or before December 19, 2000 or (ii) after December 19, 2000 and before January 9, 2022, has a cause of action against such party in any court of competent jurisdiction for any or all of the following relief: 1. Compensatory and punitive damages; 2. Injunctive and declaratory relief; 3. Attorney’s fees and costs; and 4. Such other relief as a court may deem appropriate. b. Claims or causes of action pursuant to this section must be commenced not later than 18 months after the local law that added this section takes effect. c. Any person who brought a claim or cause of action on or after March 1, 2023 but on or before March 1, 2025 that would satisfy the requirements of this section may amend or refile such claim or cause of action to add a cause of action pursuant to this section. (L.L. 2026/050, 1/29/2026, eff. 1/29/2026)

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