Overview
- The mayor issued a Christmas Eve veto of Intro 1297, which would reopen an 18‑month window for claims arising before Jan. 9, 2022.
- Incoming Speaker Julie Menin says the Council will seek an override in January, which would require support from three‑fourths of the 51 members within 30 days of reconvening.
- The bill responds to a ruling that tossed more than 450 suits by former juvenile detainees and would allow institutional claims, including against the city.
- City budget officials project up to $1 billion in potential liability, with the mayor alleging a single firm could collect as much as $300 million in fees; Levy Konigsberg rejects that characterization and predicts an override.
- Supporters cite cases involving the Epstein estate and alleged hospital cover‑ups, and note the Council passed the measure 48‑0 with 41 co‑sponsors.