Dear Community,
I am excited to share that the Adult Survivors Act (S66A/A648A) was signed into law by Governor Hochul this week. This bill, sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman and Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, would create a one-year lookback window for any survivor whose statute of limitations has expired to sue their abusers in civil court. The Adult Survivors Act is a historic bill that puts power back in the hands of adult survivors by giving them the opportunity to hold both their abusers and the institutions that protected them accountable in the courtroom.
I could not be more grateful for the activists, survivors, bill champions Senator Hoylman and Assemblymember Rosenthal, as well as Safe Horizon for spearheading this movement and to Governor Hochul for prioritizing survivor-centered legislation. The Adult Survivors Act will bring us one step closer to achieving survivor justice in New York.
I would also like to share that my office will be hosting a town hall on bail reform on June 15th. The purpose of this town hall is to bring together the Bronx Community Board leadership, Precinct Council Presidents, community leaders, and experts in an effort to have an open discussion about bail reform, how it has impacted our community, and to address any questions pertaining to the reforms. More details coming soon.
We will also be hosting a workshop on home owning and home buying in June to help guide community members with home owning and home buying and provide resources. Stay tuned for more details on the workshop.
With Gratitude,
State Senator Alessandra Biaggi
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