From the Division of Human Rights: "On May 13, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation protecting victims of domestic violence from discrimination. This legislation expanded protections for victims of domestic violence to areas of discrimination where they were not previously guaranteed, such as housing, education, and public accommodations."
Today the Governor signed legislation to ensure that public health decisions involving women's health or facilities specializing in the care of women will be advised by those with appropriate expertise
The Governor announced that a $750,000 Enough is Enough Training and Technical Assistance Center grant has been awarded to two organizations to help eradicate sexual violence on college campuses and provide crucial support services to survivors
The funding will help programs expand on-site COVID testing and vaccination availability, offset fiscal challenges caused by the pandemic, and better reach underserved communities
Governor Hochul signs legislation that requires Law Enforcement and District Attorney's Offices to advise human trafficking victims of social and legal services.
