Expands the definition of mental health care provider and conditions for incapacity of consent in New York penal law.

This bill amends the penal law to broaden the definition of mental health care provider to include professionals such as psychologists, nurses, social workers, and marriage and family therapists. It also expands the conditions under which a person is deemed incapable of consent, particularly in cases involving mental health care providers. This change applies to offenses like rape, aggravated sexual abuse, and sexual abuse occurring during treatment sessions or consultations.

Expands the definition of mental health care provider and conditions for incapacity of consent in New York penal law.

This bill amends the penal law to broaden the definition of mental health care provider to include professionals such as psychologists, nurses, social workers, and marriage and family therapists. It also expands the conditions under which a person is deemed incapable of consent, particularly in cases involving mental health care providers. This change applies to offenses like rape, aggravated sexual abuse, and sexual abuse occurring during treatment sessions or consultations.