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S05521Introduced in the Senate

Adds the definition of consent to the terms of general use; defines it as a freely given, knowledgeable and informed agreement by a person with the capacity to reason.

IntroducedSenate Codes

Introduced by James Sanders, District 10

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Adds the definition of consent to the terms of general use; defines it as a freely given, knowledgeable and informed agreement by a person with the capacity to reason.

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REFERRED TO CODES

January 7, 2026

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