Senator Reichilin-Melnick Helps Pass New Protections for Sexual Assault Victims

Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick and the Senate Majority passed the Adult Survivors Act (S.66) to support survivors who have experienced sexual abuse, and hold those who committed these crimes accountable. 

“Survivors of sexual assault can often take years to understand and process the traumatic events that they have endured,” said Reichlin-Melnick. ”Too often, the statute of limitations has passed for those brave survivors to speak out and seek justice, and they are left without recourse for justice. I am proud we have given these survivors a new opportunity to hold their attackers and abusers accountable for their actions. This is another step towards justice and accountability in New York State.”