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Res 0393-2026ResolutionIn CommitteePending 84d
Support Federal Law Removing Time Limits for Abuse Survivors
In committee as of Apr 21, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
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✦ Plain-Language Summary
This resolution urges the U.S. Congress and President to pass a federal law called Virginia's Law, which would remove the deadline for survivors of sexual abuse and trafficking to file civil lawsuits against their abusers. Currently, many survivors are barred from seeking justice because too much time has passed since the abuse occurred. The NYC Council is using its voice to push for this change at the federal level, giving survivors more power to hold abusers accountable no matter when they come forward.
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Details
- Introduced
- Mar 26, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Women and Gender Equity
- Type
- Resolution
- Status
- Committee
Sponsors (5)
Introduced byAmanda C. Farías (D18)