Adult Survivors Act

The Adult Survivors Act opened a one-year legal window for people who were victims of sexual harassment or assault to file a claim in court, even if the alleged incidents occurred years or even decades ago.

New York's Adult Survivors Act took effect Thanksgiving Day. Victims of alleged sexual abuse have a year to file a claim in court against their abusers, no matter how long ago the abuse occurred.

Gov. Kathy Hochul signs a bill into law giving adult survivors of sexual abuse a one-year window of opportunity to bring a civil suit, even if the statute of limitations on the alleged crime has run out.

There was an emotional victory celebration as the state assembly passes the Adult Survivors Act, paving the way for Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign it into law.

On the third anniversary of the passage of New York’s Child Victims Act, supporters of a measure that would give the same rights to adult survivors of sexual abuse said it’s time for the New York State Legislature to pass it.