S490

The New York State Senate passed Senate Print 490, sponsored by Senator Fernandez, which amends the Penal Law. The bill received 60 affirmative votes and took effect immediately upon passage. No debate was recorded during floor consideration of the measure.

The New York State Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would exempt child sexual assault survivors under age 17 from having to specify exact dates of abuse when incidents occur over extended periods. Senate Print 490, sponsored by Sen. Fernandez, passed on a 60-0 roll call vote. The measure addresses a gap in current Penal Law that requires survivors to recall precise details of every act of violence, forcing prosecutors to abandon credible cases when traumatized children cannot provide such specifics. "Our laws must reflect the reality of how trauma works, especially with the nuances of child trauma," Fernandez said during floor debate. The bill aims to prevent retraumatization of young survivors while enabling prosecutors to hold predators accountable. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

The New York State Senate passed legislation to amend the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law on a roll call vote of 59-0. Senate Print 490, sponsored by Sen. Comrie and listed as Calendar Number 294, was advanced without debate. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.