05/28/2026
New York is one of only 7 states that still does not recognize stalking by non-intimate or non-familial relationships under criminal law. That means survivors can present years of evidence, documented fear, repeated harassment, and still be denied the protection so many others across this country are afforded.
As a survivor of stalking, I know firsthand how isolating and terrifying that reality is.
Today, I’m sharing my story in support of the CREEP Act Bill A3226A because no one should have to wait for violence to escalate before they are believed worthy of protection.
If you are a New York resident, I urge you to contact your Assembly Member and call Speaker Carl Heastie at (518) 455-3791 to express your support for the CREEP Act Bill A3226A. Your voice matters. Change happens when people refuse to stay silent.
Protective orders are not granted without evidence, documentation, investigation, and due process. Survivors are still required to prove a pattern of behavior and demonstrate legitimate fear for their safety. The CREEP Act does not remove due process. It simply expands protections so victims of stalking can seek safety regardless of their relationship to the person harming them.
Speaker Heastie as a father of daughters, I ask you to think about the future you would want for them. Think about the fear no woman should have to normalize. Think about the countless survivors, men and women, who are told the evidence of their suffering is still not enough. We are asking New York to finally join the 43 other states that already offer these protections.
Safety should not depend on who your stalker is. Protection should not be reserved only for certain victims.
Please help us pass the CREEP Act Bill A3226A.
