New York Senate Bill 54: Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes

New York · 2025-2026 session

Status: In committee

What it does

Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes where the victim is under the extreme influence of any substance which renders them incapable of appraising or controlling such victim's conduct and incapable of clearly expressing lack of consent.

Latest action

REFERRED TO CODES (2026-04-28)

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