2026
january 7
Start of the 2026 New York State Legislative Session.
FEBRUARY 4
CREEP passes through the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously.
Now, on the Senate side, CREEP goes to the floor to be voted on by all Senators.
On the Assembly side, we have to pass through Judiciary as well!
FEBRUARY 11
CREEP passes through the Senate unanimously ! ! !
JUNE 4
CREEP passes through the Assembly unanimously ! ! !
post-passage
Time to make sure Governor Hochul signs CREEP into law!
2025
january 8
Start of the 2025 New York State Legislative Session.
The CREEP Act is introduced in both houses of the NYS Legislature & referred to the Judiciary Committees in each house.
January 24
January 27
february 11
The Times Union, the paper of the Capital region, writes an exclusive piece on the CREEP Act.
“A person could be murdered or harmed before they even get an order of protection through the criminal procedure.”
february 13
The Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee cosponsors The CREEP Act.
march 10
The Chair of the Assembly Judiciary Committee cosponsors The CREEP Act.
The Brooklyn District Attorney writes an op-ed declaring & explaining his public support for the CREEP Act.
march 26
District Attorneys prosecute stalking cases criminally, yet DA Gonzalez supports The CREEP Act because it provides a civil pathway to justice. His high-level, expert legal endorsement signaled the diverse support CREEP would soon receive.
may 6
CREEP DAY!
Advocates take planes, trains, and automobiles to Albany for a day urging NYS legislators to pass The CREEP Act.
“It’s surprising, actually, how effective a Civil Order [of Protection] is.”
may 28
The CREEP Act passes out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
JUne 13
The CREEP Act passes the New York State Senate. Unanimously.
june 18
End of the 2025 New York State Legislative Session.