Democrats in the state Senate intend to advance legislation meant to change the state’s sexual harassment laws, including the definition of what constitutes harassment and abuse.

The measure, sponsored in the state Senate by Bronx Sen. Alessandra Biaggi and in the Assembly by Queens lawmaker Aravella Simotas, would broaden the definition of harassment, changing it from “severe or pervasive” — a standard advocates say does not cover a range of behavior and abuse.

“I know we will be passing that bill and others,” Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said in an interview on The Capitol Pressroom. “That’s the plan.”

Lawmakers this year have held two public hearings on the issue of sexual harassment and misconduct, covering issues facing state government as well as the broader workforce in the state.

Governor Andrew Cuomo, in a radio interview this week, reiterated his support for ending the “severe or pervasive” standard as well as the legislative draws to a scheduled close on June 19. Cuomo had included the provision as a component of his State of the State agenda in January.