Alexandra Veronica Kasser Mochary (born May 4, 1967) is an American politician, attorney and advocate who served as a member of the Connecticut State Senate for the 36th district from 2019 to 2021.
[10] Kasser introduced a bill providing tax credits to employers who make payments on employee's student loans.
[citation needed] In 2021, Kasser introduced Jennifers’ Law, which legally redefines domestic violence to include coercive control.
In a section that addresses custody matters, the law adds “physical and emotional safety of the child” as the first factor to be considered by judges and Guardian Ad Litems.
They must also consider “the effect on the child of the actions of an abuser if any domestic violence, as defined in 46b1 (which now includes coercive control) has occurred between the parents."
[14][15][16] On June 22, 2021, Kasser announced her resignation from public office, saying that her ability to do her job was impeded by ongoing divorce litigation with Seth Bergstein.