New York policy
S10632: Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes
NY Senate · Sponsor Nathalia Fernandez
- Jurisdiction
- New York State
- Applies to
- New York State (proposed)
- Effective
- June 4, 2026
What it requires
Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes where the victim is under the influence of any drug, intoxicant, or other substance to a degree which rendered the victim temporarily incapable of appraising or controlling such person's conduct and such condition was known or reasonably should have been known to a person in the actor's situation.
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