Nassau Standard

Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (R,C-Oyster Bay) is advocating for the immediate passage of Melanie’s Law, a legislation that aims to protect individuals from domestic violence. The law is named after Melanie Chianese, who tragically lost her life due to a loophole in the existing system.

Blumencranz, along with other lawmakers and advocates, is pushing for the urgent implementation of Melanie’s Law to prevent similar tragedies from occurring. He emphasized the importance of the law by stating, "Melanie Chianese’s life should never have been taken." Blumencranz also highlighted the injustice faced by Melanie, mentioning, "The fact that she was denied the same protection as her mother and son because of her age is ridiculous and resulted in a terrible yet ultimately preventable tragedy."

The proposed law seeks to address the issue that led to Melanie's unfortunate demise. Blumencranz stressed the significance of passing Melanie's Law promptly, stating, "Melanie’s Law should be passed immediately to ensure that other families who bravely step up to ask the court for necessary orders of protection are not turned away due to age." He expressed his full support for the efforts of fellow Assembly and Senate members who are working towards the swift approval of the legislation, affirming, "I fully support the efforts of Assembly and Senate members who have tirelessly fought to push this legislation through."

The advocacy for Melanie's Law reflects a unified effort to enhance protections for individuals vulnerable to domestic violence and prevent future tragedies like the one that befell Melanie Chianese.