Dear Community,
I am proud to announce that Governor Hochul has signed S812A, my bill with Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou to establish a toll-free confidential legal hotline for victims of workplace sexual harassment. This hotline will connect complainants with experienced pro-bono attorneys who will help inform them of their legal rights and advise them on the specifics of their individualized cases.
Unfortunately, only 30% of victims of workplace sexual harassment report the harassment to an official channel. This is often because employees don’t know where to go or what their options are. By creating a free legal hotline, employees across the state – in a variety of workplaces and industries – can now easily access confidential legal guidance through the Division of Human Rights.
The Governor also signed two other bills, S3395A and S5870, to address workplace sexual harassment. I am grateful to Governor Hochul for prioritizing survivor justice in New York, and would also like to acknowledge and thank the Sexual Harassment Working Group for their tireless commitment to building a harassment-free New York.
This week, the State Senate also passed its one-house budget resolution. This resolution lays out the priorities of the legislature, and is the starting point for our negotiations with the Governor as we finalize the state budget. Stay tuned for another email from my office with more details on the crucial investments made in this year’s one-house budget resolution.
Lastly, I would like to wish everyone a happy Purim, St. Patrick’s Day, and Holi! I hope everyone celebrating had a festive and joyful week.
With Gratitude,
State Senator Alessandra Biaggi
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