Senator Hoylman Files Motion to Force Committee Vote on ‘Child Victims Act’

Hoylman: “Survivors deserve their day in court. Plus, we must shine a light on abusers, some of whom still have contact with our kids.”

NEW YORK – State Senator Brad Hoylman (D-Manhattan) said: “Today, I filed a motion for committee consideration for the Child Victims Act in the Senate Codes Committee, which should force a committee vote on this legislation based on past Senate practice.

“Child sexual abuse survivors deserve their day in court. Plus, it’s important that we shine a light on accused abusers, some of whom still have direct contact with kids. It’s no wonder, then, that three out of four New Yorkers support ending statutes of limitations for child sex abuse suits that allow these crimes to go unprosecuted. Forcing a committee vote on this bill will let New Yorkers know where their Senators stand on this important issue of public safety and justice.

“I’m grateful to Assembly Member Markey for her ongoing leadership on the Child Victims Act and the courageous survivors who came to Albany today to share their personal stories with my colleagues in the legislature.”

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