FAMILY VIOLENCE

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Lethality Assessments and Law Enforcement

05/02/2026
New York State Senate Bill: S.2280C New York State Assembly Bill: A.4899-C An act to amend the executive law and the general business law, in relation to requiring a lethality assessment in domestic incidents. The bill would require that the...
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Coerced Debt Law

05/02/2026
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...