"The vote was unanimous.
"Three domestic violence bills authored by a South Bay assemblywoman had the support of the entire assembly and senate. The governor signed them into law as a San Jose family awaits justice for a young mother whose husband is charged in her death....
"San Jose Assemblywoman Nora Campos authored the bill that prevents abusers from intimidating victims on social media or threatening to drop their insurance policies to keep them from leaving.
“We never know why an abuser does what they do I think what these laws will do is protect the victim a little bit more,” Campos said.
"Salinas says the law she’d like to see, is one requiring counseling for domestic violence victims so they understand their rights and gain the strength to leave and break the cycle."
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/New-Domestic-Violence-Law-Signed-by-Governor-224322981.html
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