Thirteen years after NOW-NYC and Women's Justice NOW worked to eliminate the statute of limitations on rape in the first degree, the NY legislature has extended the statute of limitations for rape in the second and third degree and criminal sexual acts in the second degree.

NOW Leaders Say Katz is Ready to Transform How Crimes Against Women Are Treated

Speaker Johnson’s Call for the Equality Model is the right step to protect and promote the well-being of those who are sex trafficked and individuals in the sex trade while holding accountable those who harm them.