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 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Feb 5, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 27, 2025
How they voted
61–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 63
Mar 27, 2025
D
Democratic41
95% Yea
R
Republican22
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jamaal Bailey
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Dean Murray
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Joe Addabbo
DDemocratic
Co
Jose Serrano
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Lea Webb
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Liz Krueger
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Michelle Hinchey
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Pam Helming
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Rob Rolison
RRepublican
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