New York bill S05281 deems individuals facing criminal charges incapable of consent if the actor is a police officer or law enforcement agent aware.
New York bill S05281 amends the penal law to establish that individuals facing criminal charges are incapable of giving consent if the actor is a police officer, peace officer, or other law enforcement agent who knows or reasonably should know about the pending charges. This rule does not apply if the actor is a member of the same family or household as the individual facing charges. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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