State Senate targets domestic violence, child abuse
Members of the New York State Senate predicted that a pair of bills they recently passed will help victims of domestic violence and child abuse in the state if the proposed legislation is eventually signed into law.
The State Senate, which approved two bills on May 13, is awaiting action on the part of the State Assembly.
The proposed legislation would establish a commission to develop ideas on how to prevent child abuse in New York State and would also create new safeguards for victims who testify against their abusers in court.
One bill, sponsored by state Sen. Marty Golden (R-C-Bay Ridge-Southwest Brooklyn) would establish a state commission to study child abuse prevention. The panel would also be charged with coming up with recommendations for implementing prevention programs across the state.