Prohibits using possession of reproductive or sexual health devices as evidence in a trial, hearing or proceeding in certain circumstances
Summary
Provides that possession of a condom or other reproductive or sexual health device may not be received in evidence in any trial, hearing or proceeding as evidence of conduct which would constitute an offense defined in article 230 of the penal law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 6, 2026
Last action May 5, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
May 5, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CODES
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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