Relates to including rape in the third degree, rape in the second degree and rape in the first degree as family offenses

This bill (S 6147) explicitly adds all degrees of rape (third, second, and first degree) to the list of offenses classified as "family offenses" under New York law. It means that when rape occurs between family members, spouses, former spouses, parents and children, or intimate partners living in the same household, both family court and criminal court can handle the case. The law expands existing jurisdiction by including these specific rape charges in the statutory list of family offenses. This change ensures victims in domestic situations involving rape can seek protection orders through family court proceedings. The bill does not alter how rape is prosecuted but clarifies which courts may address these cases.