Take Action Now in NY To Enshrine Protections for Sex Workers and Survivors of Trafficking

After years of tireless advocacy, we are on the verge of making history. A.1029-B/S.3967-B, New York’s groundbreaking Immunity Bill, has passed both chambers of the Legislature with unanimous, bipartisan support — a rare and powerful show of unity. Now, the bill has been delivered to Governor Kathy Hochul and just hours remain until she must sign it into law!

We need your voice to help push this over the finish line. It just takes a moment! Click here to email Governor Hochul and urge her to sign this common sense legislation.

New York’s immunity bill is designed to protect survivors of trafficking and sex workers from criminal prosecution when they report crimes or seek help. This landmark legislation marks a pivotal moment in the fight for safety, dignity, and justice.

For many survivors and sex workers, fear of arrest has long been a deterrent to calling 911, reporting abuse, or accessing critical services. This immunity bill removes that fear and opens pathways to safety and support. It affirms what advocates have said for years: no one should be punished for trying to protect themselves or others.

Without immunity protections, survivors are forced to choose between risking arrest or remaining in dangerous situations. The passage of this bill breaks that cycle by creating safe opportunities to seek help without fear of prosecution and is a move toward smarter, more compassionate public safety. Encouraging people to report crimes helps law enforcement target actual perpetrators while reducing violence in communities.

Decriminalize Sex Work (DSW) played a central role in bringing this bill to life. Over the past several years, DSW staff have worked closely with survivors, legal experts, public health advocates, and community leaders to craft the bill language, build legislative support, and advocate for its passage.