New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York A 1140
Relates to the definition of consent
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Rebecca Seawright (Democratic)
Cosponsors (6)
- Phil Steck (Democratic)
- Chantel Jackson (Democratic)
- Karen McMahon (Democratic)
- Chris Burdick (Democratic/Independence/Working Families)
- David Weprin (Democratic)
- Judy Griffin (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Adds the definition of consent to the terms of general use; defines it as a freely given, knowledgeable and informed agreement by a person with the capacity to reason.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO CODES - Jan 9, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO CODES