NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A9102A
SPONSOR: Zaccaro TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the executive law and the public health law, in relation
to providing notification to victims of crime and sexual offense victims
about the address confidentiality program
TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the executive law and the public
health law, in relation to providing notification to victims of crime
and sexual offense victims about the address confidentiality program
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
This bill would require the office of victim services to notify victims
of crime and victims of sexual offenses about the address confidentiali-
ty program.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1. § 641 of the executive law is amended by adding a new subdi-
vision 4 to ensure that crime victims receive notification of informa-
tion related to the address confidentiality program.
Section 2. Subparagraphs 7 and 8 of paragraph (a) of subdivision 6 of §
2805-i of the public health law are amended and a new paragraph 9 is
added. to ensure victims of sexual offenses receive information related
to the address confidentiality program.
Section 3. Effective date.
JUSTIFICATION:
The New York State Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) is crucial
because it protects victims' safety and privacy by providing a confiden-
tial address, supporting survivors of domestic violence, stalking, sexu-
al offenses and human trafficking. Additionally, reproductive healthcare
providers, employees, volunteers, patients, and their immediate family
members are eligible. By providing a confidential address, the ACP
empowers these individuals to rebuild their lives without fear of being
located by their abusers.
This bill would require the Victim Bill of Rights and Sexual Assault
Victim Bill of Rights to include information related to the address
confidentiality program. This notification will increase awareness and
accessibility to the ACP's protections by eligible victims of crime,
ensuring the safety'and wellbeing of those who need it most and ulti-
mately supporting their journey towards healing and recovery.
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
This is a new bill.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
None
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.
