Stop Using Intoxication As A Defense In Sex Crimes!

New York State Senate Bill: S.54A

New York State Assembly Bill: No Version. 

This bill would prohibit the use of the intoxication of victims as a defense in sex crimes, and establish that a person who is voluntarily intoxicated can be incapable of consent.

Notable Actions On Bill:

5/13/2025: Passed NYS Senate, Delivered to Assembly

6/9/2025: Recalled From NYS Assembly, Returned to NYS Senate

6/9/2025: Vote Reconsidered- Restored to Third Reading- NYS Senate

6/12/2025: Repassed in NYS Senate, Delivered to NYS Assembly

1/7/2026: Did not Pass in NYS Assembly, Returned to NYS Senate

4/28/2026: Passed in NYS Senate, Delivered to NYS Assembly

4/28/2026: Referred To Committee, Codes Committee-NYS Assembly

As of 6/28/2026: In Committee, Codes Committee-NYS Assembly