The legislative package passed in the New York State Senate empowers survivors of sexual abuse to hold their attackers accountable in civil court (Adult Survivors Act), extends the statute of limitations for felony and misdemeanor family offenses (Phoenix Act), redefines the term “physically helpless” to include individuals who are physically unable to communicate affirmative consent, and creates the Purple Alert System for missing victims of domestic violence.
Governor Hochul announced the Metropolitan Transportation Authority will deploy 60 zero-emission electric buses at six bus depots serving all five boroughs.
Governor Hochul announced that $2 million in additional state funding will be provided to help Afghan evacuees acclimate to life in New York, bringing the total state commitment to $5 million.