LEGISLATION
Expanding the Definition of Stalking Include Tech Abuse
New York State Senate Bill: S.3519 New York State Assembly Bill: A.8076 Redefines “Following” for Stalking in the Fourth Degree: This bill would expand the definition of “following” for a crime of stalking in the fourth degree. It would include...
Lethality Assessments and Law Enforcement
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...
Protecting Survivors In Certain Contracts!
New York State Senate Bill: S.2416 New York State Assembly Bill: A.1841 Allows victims who are under a shared contract to opt-out of such contract without a fee, penalty or charge due to status as a domestic violence victim; prohibits...
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...
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...
