The Senate on Monday approved bills to increase protections for victims of hazing and victims of sexual harassment or assault by certain state officers, employees or members of the Legislature.

Similar to voting sessions since mid-March, the 40-member upper chamber again addressed victims of COVID-19 and its fallout by passing several relief measures—including a controversial tax deferment bill to help Atlantic City casinos, which remain shuttered due to social-distancing restrictions until possibly reopening July 4 weekend, according to Gov. Phil Murphy.