New York City elected officials have proposed "Junior's Law" a month after the senseless killing of 15-year-old Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz. The Bronx teen was stabbed by gang members who claim they mistook him for someone else. The Safe Havens for Endangered Children legislation, also known as 'Junior's Law,' would require all small businesses to serve as a haven for children in danger.

CBS reports the law was proposed by New York City lawmakers Senator Luis Sepúlveda and Assemblyman Victor Pichardo. It was announced July 10 outside of the bodega where the teen was attacked.

Press Conference led by Sen. @LuisSepulvedaNY and Assemblyman @Vpichardo86 this afternoon introducing two bills, including “Junior’s Law,” to ensure that small businesses act as safe havens for minors in danger. #JusticeForJunior #CommunityEffort #KnightCunyJ18 pic.twitter.com/vjviM8cayT— Sophia Ebanks (@ebanks_sophia) July 10, 2018

After Guzman-Feliz was stabbed, he sought refuge in the bodega. Instead of aiding the dying teen, video surveillance shows a store employee pointing toward the door, which can be interpreted as a signal to exit the premises. Protection may have saved his life.

In his defense, the bodega owner says he dialed 911 in an attempt to save the young man, as he suggested Junior run to the nearest hospital, opposed to waiting for an ambulance because it was "taking too long."

Which leads to the second part of the proposed legislation: small businesses would also be required to carry first-aid kits.

"We want to make sure that any business owner or their employees who encounter a situation involving a minor who has been abused or may be in danger has a duty to try to help," Sepúlveda said.

If passed, this legislation could bring significant change to education laws as it would provide safer paths for children to walk home from school.

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