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Asking Congress · Res 0393-2026

Also known as Virginia’s Law, in relation to eliminating the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits filed by survivors of sexual abuse and trafficking

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Resolution calling on the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign, H.R.7467/S.3815, also known as Virginia’s Law, in relation to eliminating the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits filed by survivors of sexual abuse and trafficking

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Latest action Apr 29, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Amanda C. Farías

Council Member, District 18 · Democratic

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What this can and cannot do

This is a request, not a law. The City Council is asking the United States Congress to act, because the subject is outside the city's authority. Passing it commits the city to a position; it does not change the rule.

Summary

Virginia’s Law. ( H.R.7467/S.3815)

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Adopted

Committee

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

Cosponsors

Gale A. Brewer, Rita C. Joseph and 2 others

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic4

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Full history

  1. Apr 29, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Technology

  2. Apr 29, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Women and Gender Equity

  3. Apr 29, 2026

    Held over

    This Resolution was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Technology

  4. Apr 29, 2026

    Held over

    This Resolution was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Women and Gender Equity

  5. Mar 26, 2026

    Introduced

    This Resolution was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

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  1. Mar 26, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Women and Gender Equity

    NYC Council