New YorkRe-defines the term physically helpless
What it does
Relates to re-defining the term physically helpless to mean an individual who is physically unable to communicate affirmative consent through words or clear actions that offer permission and a willingness to engage in sexual activity.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 5REFERRED TO CODESLatest
- Vote recorded Floor Vote. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 5DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- Feb 5PASSED SENATEPassed 2nd Chamber
- Feb 3ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- Jan 292ND REPORT CAL.
- Jan 281ST REPORT CAL.203
- Vote recorded Codes Vote. Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 7REFERRED TO CODESMinor
- Jan 7RETURNED TO SENATE
- Jan 7DIED IN ASSEMBLY
- Feb 5REFERRED TO CODESLatest
- 2025
- Mar 27REFERRED TO CODESMinor
- Vote recorded Floor Vote. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 27DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- Mar 27PASSED SENATEPassed 1st Chamber
- Feb 26ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- Feb 252ND REPORT CAL.
- Feb 241ST REPORT CAL.359
- Vote recorded Codes Vote. Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 8REFERRED TO CODESIntroduced
- Mar 27REFERRED TO CODESMinor