Bill Sponsor
New York Senate Bill 866
Session 2025-2026
Re-defines the term physically helpless
Active
Active
Passed Senate on Feb 5, 2026
First Action
Jan 8, 2025
Latest Action
Feb 5, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
866
State
New York
Session
2025-2026
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Cosponsor
Republican
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
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.
Actions (16)
02/05/2026
Assembly
REFERRED TO CODES
02/05/2026
Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
02/05/2026
Senate
PASSED SENATE
02/03/2026
Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
01/29/2026
Senate
2ND REPORT CAL.
01/28/2026
Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.203
01/07/2026
Senate
REFERRED TO CODES
01/07/2026
Assembly
RETURNED TO SENATE
01/07/2026
Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
03/27/2025
Assembly
REFERRED TO CODES
03/27/2025
Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
03/27/2025
Senate
PASSED SENATE
02/26/2025
Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
02/25/2025
Senate
2ND REPORT CAL.
02/24/2025
Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.359
01/08/2025
Senate
REFERRED TO CODES