Melanie's Law was signed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday, broadening the scope of orders of protection in the state, ...
The law specifically expands the jurisdiction of the family court, so that orders can include adult relatives of domestic ...
A bill pushed by state Sen. Michelle Hinchey that expands protections for victims of domestic violence and their families has ...
The measure was named after Melanie Chianese, a 29-year-old woman who was murdered in 2022 by her mother's ex-boyfriend. Chianese had requested orders of protection for herself and her ...