A00101Introduced in the Assembly
Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes where the victim is under the influence of any drug, intoxicant, or other substance to a degree which rendered the victim temporarily incapable of appraising or controlling such person's conduct and such condition was known or reasonably should have been known to a person in the actor's situation.
Introduced by Jeffrey Dinowitz, District 81
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes where the victim is under the influence of any drug, intoxicant, or other substance to a degree which rendered the victim temporarily incapable of appraising or controlling such person's conduct and such condition was known or reasonably should have been known to a person in the actor's situation.
Where it stands
amend by restoring to original print 101
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Codes Committee: Favorable refer to committee Rules · May 28, 2025
21
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
22 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Mikulin | 17 | Yes |
| David Weprin | 24 | Yes |
| Andrew Hevesi | 28 | Yes |
| Vivian Cook | 32 | Yes |
| Clyde Vanel | 33 | Yes |
| Catalina Cruz | 39 | Yes |
| Brian Cunningham | 43 | Absent |
| Jo Simon | 52 | Yes |
| Latrice Walker | 55 | Yes |
| Michael Reilly | 62 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to codes
reported referred to rules
amend (t) and recommit to rules
print number 101a
referred to codes
amend by restoring to original print 101
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