Senator Biaggi and Assemblyman Hevesi Build on Gains of 2019, and Introduce Three Bills to Support Survivors of Child Abuse and Hold Perpetrators Accountable in Court

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ALBANY, NY – January 25, 2020 — State Senator Alessandra Biaggi and Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi have introduced three pieces of legislation to support survivors of child abuse seek justice, and create meaningful accountability for individuals who endanger the welfare of children. S7247/ A9103 amends the Criminal Procedure Law to allow evidence of how a sex crime victim first disclosed the …