Position Statement A.648 (Rosenthal)/S.66 (Hoylman) The Adult Survivors Act Support Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) supports the passage of the Adult Survivors Act, sponsored by Assemblymember Rosenthal and Senator Hoylman. This Act amends the Civil Practice Laws & Rules (“CPLR”) by creating a one-year lookback window for cases beyond the time-barred statute of ... Read More
WBASNY Legislation
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2020 – S.699
Position Statement – 2021 S.699 (Hoylman) Birds & Bees Protection Act Support The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) urges the New York State Legislature to enact the “Birds & Bees Protection Act,” which would ban certain pesticides. In addition to protecting birds and pollinators, the Act would protect humans. There is emerging evidence that these pesticides ... Read More
2021 – A.4982-A / S.4051-A
Position Statement A.4982-A / S.4051-A Support The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) supports the legislation to raise the lower age of juvenile delinquency from age 7 to age 12, and establishes differential response programs for children under the age of 12. For too long, our children have been subjected to arrest, booking and detention as if they are adults. Adolescent ... Read More
2021 – S.6678-A / A.7570-A
Position Statement – 2021 S.6678A / A.7570A Support The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) supports the legislation to provide tenants the right to counsel in eviction proceedings. There is nothing more fundamental than having a roof over one’s head and a safe place to live. Before someone loses this basic right, the court system must ensure due process of law is ... Read More
2021 – A.7886A
Position Statement A.7886A Duration of Orders of Protection in Child Abuse and Neglect Proceedings and in Permanency Planning Hearings in Family Court Support The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) supports the enactment of legislation lengthening the duration of Orders of Protection intended to shield children in abuse and neglect proceedings arising ... Read More
2021 – A.6013 / S.3527
Position Statement A.6013 (Magnarelli) / S.3527 (Bailey) Support The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) joins the New York State Bar Association in its support of Bill A.6013/S.3527, which would amend County Law § 722-b to increase the hourly rate of assigned counsel in New York state courts. These attorneys are in private practice and represent indigent ... Read More
2021 – S.736
Position Statement S.736 (Biaggi) Support Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) supports S.736, introduced by Senator Biaggi, which relates to employee human trafficking recognition training and authorizing the establishment of a standardized human trafficking recognition training program for private transportation services. This bill adds a new section to the Social ... Read More
2021 – S.244 / A.887
Position Statement S.244 (Mayer) / A.887 (Paulin) Support Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) supports S.244/A.887, related to human trafficking awareness and training for lodging facility employees. This bill will amend the General Business Law by requiring employees of inns, hotels, motels, and motor courts, who are likely to interact with guests to undergo a human ... Read More