Sexual abuse survivors, advocates, and City Council members are demanding an immediate hearing and vote on Intro. 1297 , a bill designed to strengthen protections for victims of gender-motivated violence.

The emotional rally on Sept. 30 focused on legislation that would effectively overturn a recent court decision that dismissed hundreds of sexual violence lawsuits, particularly those filed by survivors of abuse in city-run institutions like juvenile detention centers.

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Sexual abuse victims push City Council to reopen path to justice with new bill

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