Senate To Take Up Sexual Harassment Law Changes In Coming Weeks

Democrats in the state Senate intend to advance legislation meant to change the state’s sexual harassment laws, including the definition of what constitutes harassment and abuse.

The measure, sponsored in the state Senate by Bronx Sen. Alessandra Biaggi and in the Assembly by Queens lawmaker Aravella Simotas, would broaden the definition of harassment, changing it from “severe or pervasive” — a standard advocates say does not cover a range of behavior and abuse.