Replaces the term "rape" with "sexual battery" in various New York state laws.
This bill amends multiple New York state laws to replace the term "rape" with "sexual battery." It affects the penal law, criminal procedure law, civil practice law, and other statutes by updating terminology related to sexual offenses. The changes include modifying definitions, references, and descriptions of crimes involving sexual battery. The bill also updates references in laws concerning family court, education, and social services to reflect the new terminology.
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