Position Statement – 2022 A.07600 and A.03089 Judicial Security in the State of New York Support The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”), an organization comprising thousands of attorneys and judges from across the state in private practice, government, academia and the courts, is dedicated to the advancement of women in law and society. WBASNY has reviewed pending ... Read More
WBASNY Legislation
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2022 – S.3082
Position Statement – 2022 S.3082 “Good Cause” Eviction Support The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) supports the “Good Cause” Eviction bill introduced in the Senate. This bill will amend the Real Property Law to prohibit evictions by a landlord without good cause, empowering tenants and preventing arbitrary evictions. This bill adds a new Article 6-A to ... Read More
2022 – Budget Proposal
Position Statement – 2022 Governor Hochul’s Budget Proposal New York State Fiscal Year 2022-2023 The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) is dedicated to advocating for the protection of women’s and children’s rights and advancing the status of women in the legal profession and society. Our nearly 3,500 members include attorneys, judges, and law students working in all ... Read More
2022 – A.6770 / S.74-A
Position Statement – 2022 A.6770 (Weinstein) / S.74-A(Hoylman) Support The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) supports A.6770/S.74-A, which would amend the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law, (EPTL) Section 5-4.3 in relation to payment and distribution of damages in wrongful death actions. This law, which was enacted over 110 years ago, recognizes mostly pecuniary ... Read More
2022 – A.648 / S.66
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
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