New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 866
Re-defines the term physically helpless
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jamaal Bailey (Democratic/Working Families)
Cosponsors (10)
- Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (Democratic)
- Pamela Helming (Republican/Conservative/Independence)
- Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families)
- Brad Hoylman-Sigal
- Liz Krueger (Democratic/Working Families)
- Dean Murray (Republican/Conservative)
- Kevin S. Parker (Democratic/Working Families)
- Robert Rolison (Republican)
- José M. Serrano (Democratic/Working Families)
- Lea Webb (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:16 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 Senate | Floor Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Jan 28, 2026 Senate | Codes Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Mar 27, 2025 Senate | Floor Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Feb 24, 2025 Senate | Codes Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Feb 5, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO CODES - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
2ND REPORT CAL. - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.203 - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO CODES - Jan 7, 2026 · House
RETURNED TO SENATE - Jan 7, 2026 · House
DIED IN ASSEMBLY - Mar 27, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO CODES - Mar 27, 2025 · Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY - Mar 27, 2025 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - Feb 26, 2025 · Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING - Feb 25, 2025 · Senate
2ND REPORT CAL. - Feb 24, 2025 · Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.359 - Jan 8, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO CODES