Position Statement – 2019 A.5621 / S.4686 Oppose WBASNY strongly opposes those portions of A.5621/S-4686 that provide for release of forensic reports, notes and raw data to the parties, including pro se litigants. We are particularly concerned about the great potential for the irreparable harm that will result from intentional or unintentional dissemination of the contents of forensic ... Read More
WBASNY Legislation
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2018 – H.R. 6545
Position Statement -2018 H.R. 6545 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2018 Support The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”), an association of more than 4,300 members, urges federal legislators to support H.R. 6545, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2018 (the “Act” or “VAWA”), sponsored by ... Read More
2017 – Resolution – Wage Equality
WHEREAS, the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York is the second largest statewide bar association in New York, and WHEREAS, the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York includes, in its mission, “to promote the advancement of the status of women in society and of women in the legal profession; and to act as a unified voice for its members with respect to ... Read More
2018 – A.7034-A / S.6893-A
Position Statement -2018 A.7034-A (Titone) / S.6893-A (Lanza) Support Requires casinos and other gaming facilities train employees in human trafficking recognition. WBASNY strongly supports this bill which amends the General Business Law by adding a new section 210 to require employees of gaming facilities to complete human trafficking recognition training either established or approved by the ... Read More
2018 – A.6959-A / S.17-A
Position Statement -2018 Child Parent Security Act A.6959-A (Paulin) / S.17-A (Hoylman) Support The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) and our 19 chapters across the state strongly support the New York Child Parent Security Act (The Act). Depending on the cause of infertility, an individual or couple may need the assistance of a surrogate to gestate ... Read More
2018 – S.6217-A / A.7899-A
Position Statement -2018 Standby Guardians for Administrative Separation S.6217-A, Savino / A.7899-A, Rozic Support The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) supports S.6217-A, Savino / A.7899-A, Rozic) which would amend Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act (hereinafter “SCPA”) § 1726, in relation to the appointment of a standby ... Read More
2018 – S.471-C / A.9605-A
Position Statement -2018 New York State DREAM Act S.471-C (Peralta) / A.9605-A (De La Rosa) Support The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) remains committed to supporting the passage of the New York State DREAM Act. WBASNY recognizes the moral imperative for this legislation as well as its long-term fiscal benefits. New York ... Read More
2018 – A.3169
Position Statement – 2018 A.3169 (Ortiz) Support Promotes the education of the human trafficking information and referral hotline to assist persons in freeing themselves from severe acts of sex trafficking. The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) strongly supports this legislation which would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. About eighty ... Read More