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Like the Child Victims Act that was approved in 2019, the measure opens a one-year window of opportunity for survivors of sexual harassment and abuse who are past the statute of limitations to bring their case to court.
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The law, which is modeled after the Child Victims Act, would give adult survivors who have passed the statute of limitations a one-year window of opportunity to sue their alleged abusers.
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The Adult Survivors Act would offer a one-year window of opportunity for adult victims of sexual harassment and abuse to file a civil lawsuit against an individual or an institution, even if the statute of limitations on the alleged crime has run out
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Coinciding with the first day of Women’s History Month, members of the New York State Senate Democratic Majority have proposed seven bills intended to help stop sexual harassment in both public and private places of work.
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New York’s legislative session is drawing to a close, but without the usual frenzy of hallways crowded with lobbyists and protesters and few last minute backroom deals. For the second year in a row, the New York State Capitol has been off limits to visitors and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, facing multiple scandals, is largely isolated from the negotiations.
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The New York State Senate approved a measure this week to allow adult survivors of sexual harassment and assault to bring their abusers to court. Advocates hailed the action, but said they are increasingly frustrated and “alarmed” over the state Assembly's failure to act on the bill and on other anti-sexual harassment measures.
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The New York state legislature is scheduled to end its session in mid June. Lawmakers have a long list of priorities they hope to finish before…
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Saying she and other adult sexual abuse survivors deserve their day in court, Marissa Hoechstetter is looking to the New York State Legislature to make…