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New NY Law Enhances Sexual Assault Evidence Handling

12/21/2025

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Governor Kathy Hochul signed new legislation in New York to improve how sexual assault evidence is handled.
The law requires police to collect evidence within 10 days.
It requires hospitals to record evidence collections in the state's electronic tracking system.
State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Ilse Knecht of the Joyful Heart Foundation praised the measure, noting increased accountability and transparency for survivors.

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Story summary

Governor Kathy Hochul signed new legislation in New York to improve how sexual assault evidence is handled.
The law requires police to collect evidence within 10 days.
It requires hospitals to record evidence collections in the state's electronic tracking system.
State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Ilse Knecht of the Joyful Heart Foundation praised the measure, noting increased accountability and transparency for survivors.