NY J01399

Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 29, 2026, as Denim Day in New York State to raise awareness about sexual violence and victim-blaming

Originated from a 1999 Italian Supreme Court ruling that overturned a rape conviction based on the victim's tight jeans, sparking protests where women wore denim in solidarity

Denim Day began in Los Angeles in April 1999 during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and has grown to include all 50 states and over 119 countries

Highlights that nearly 50% of women and 20% of men have been or will be victims of sexual violence, with children, people with developmental disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals at particularly high risk

Recognizes the Scarsdale Coalition on Family Violence for organizing Denim Day events throughout Westchester County and New York State