New York S01839 amends sex offense laws to address consent issues involving clergy and religious ministers.

New York S01839 amends the penal law to modify provisions concerning sex offenses and consent involving clergy or ministers. It specifically addresses situations where the victim is less than 17 years old, mentally disabled, or a client or patient, and the offender is a health care provider, clergy, or minister. The bill also adds a new provision regarding clergy or ministers charged with rape in the third degree. The changes aim to clarify legal defenses and circumstances under which consent is not applicable.

New York S01839 amends sex offense laws to address consent issues involving clergy and religious ministers.

New York S01839 amends the penal law to modify provisions concerning sex offenses and consent involving clergy or ministers. It specifically addresses situations where the victim is less than 17 years old, mentally disabled, or a client or patient, and the offender is a health care provider, clergy, or minister. The bill also adds a new provision regarding clergy or ministers charged with rape in the third degree. The changes aim to clarify legal defenses and circumstances under which consent is not applicable.