Prohibits using victim intoxication as a defense in sex crimes when the victim is incapacitated.

New York S00054 amends the penal law to prohibit using the intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes. This applies when the victim is under the extreme influence of any substance, rendering them incapable of appraising or controlling their conduct and expressing lack of consent. The bill ensures that such conditions are known or reasonably should have been known to the accused. This act takes effect immediately.

Prohibits using victim intoxication as a defense in sex crimes when the victim is incapacitated.

New York S00054 amends the penal law to prohibit using the intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes. This applies when the victim is under the extreme influence of any substance, rendering them incapable of appraising or controlling their conduct and expressing lack of consent. The bill ensures that such conditions are known or reasonably should have been known to the accused. This act takes effect immediately.