Biaggi seeks to expand abuse laws

This bill, Biaggi said, would address “extraordinary forms of child abuse that often cannot be adequately charged under existing law.” This includes abuse that causes serious injury, or from repeat offenders.

“As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, I have fought hard to empower survivors and create meaningful accountability for perpetrators,” Biaggi said, in a release. “These bills build on critical legislation passed last year in a continued effort to protect children from harm, ensure that our laws reflect the reality of trauma, and make it easier for victims of child abuse to seek justice in our court system.”