Re-defines the term physically helpless
Summary
Relates to re-defining the term physically helpless to mean an individual who is physically unable to communicate affirmative consent through words or clear actions that offer permission and a willingness to engage in sexual activity.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Apr 2022
Senate Passage
Apr 2022
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2021
Last action Apr 26, 2022
Floor votes · Senate Mar 9, 2021
How they voted
62–0
Passed
Total votes 62
Mar 9, 2021
D
Democratic42
100% Yea
R
Republican20
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Apr 26, 2022
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Apr 26, 2022
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 5, 2022
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
Mar 9, 2021
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Mar 9, 2021
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 19, 2021
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jamaal Bailey
DDemocratic/Working Families
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