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Coerced Debt

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Coerced Debt by Raquel Singh
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Kyra’s Law-Custody Cases

New York State Senate Bill: S.5998C New York State Assembly Bill: A.06194-C Bill Name: Kyra’s Law  This law strengthens child safety protections in family court custody proceedings. Having passed both the Assembly and the Senate, the legislation requires family courts...
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Coerced Debt Law

Effective 6/17/2026 The New York State Coerced Debt Law is designed to protect survivors of domestic violence and economic abuse from being held liable for debt forced upon them by abusers.  The law, which takes effect June 17, 2026 can...
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Expanding Crime Victim Awards

New York State Senate Bill: S.156A New York State Assembly Bill: A.1862A Clarifies and Expands the Meaning of “Welfare” in Relation to Crime Victim Awards: This bill, S.156, sponsored by Senator Julia Salazar, would expand the definition of “essential personal...
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Public Housing Priorities For Domestic Violence Survivors

New York State Senate Bill: S.871 New York State Assembly Bill: No Same Version  This bill would require public housing authorities that have established waiting list priorities to grant domestic violence survivors applying for public housing the same priority as...
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Stop Using Intoxication As A Defense In Sex Crimes!

New York State Senate Bill: S.54A New York State Assembly Bill: No Version.  This bill would prohibit the use of the intoxication of victims as a defense in sex crimes, and establish that a person who is voluntarily intoxicated can...