Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill last month that modernizes the state’s outdated definition of rape to include forms of forced sexual assault.
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“It’s about calling out violent and horrific acts for what they are so survivors can reclaim their power and dignity,” said Hochul at. “It’s about backing them with the full force of our justice system so those who commit rape are charged accordingly.” “Rape is rape, plain and simple,” said Hoylman-Sigal. “In New York State, we cannot allow outdated, heteronormative notions of sex to limit our ability to acknowledge that fact and to hold those who commit acts of sexual violence accountable.”
Cruz has shared her personal story as a survivor of sexual assault in the past. She worked in the last three years with Cuomo and survivor support organizations to get the bill passed after Simotas left the Assembly in 2020. She said she’s also been involved with the Child Survivors Act and the Adult Survivors Act.
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