Current Legislation
Below is a list of some of the current New York State legislation that is being discussed by the Coalition. Some we support, some we don’t, and some are still being actively debated. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and will be updated as we get further into the in to the 2020 Legislative session. For more information, send us an email.
supported
A8726/S6810 Adult survivors act
Rosenthal and Hoylman. Relates to the statute of limitations for civil actions related to certain sexual offenses committed against a person eighteen years of age or older, revives such actions otherwise barred by the existing statute of limitations and grants trial preference to such actions; directs the chief administrator of the courts to promulgate rules for the timely adjudication of certain revived actions.
A8634/S6679B Voluntary intoxication
Dinowitz and Biaggi. Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes.
S4981/A6983 Survivors of Trafficking Attaining Relief Together Act
Gottfried and Ramos. Relates to confidentiality of records in proceedings to vacate convictions for offenses resulting from sex trafficking, labor trafficking and compelling prostitution.
under review
A8928 Consent in for-hire vehicles
Rosenthal. Relates to the ability of a fare-paying passenger in a vehicle for hire to consent to sexual activity inside such vehicle with the operator of the vehicle.
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