New York Senate Bill 866
Session 2025-2026
Re-defines the term physically helpless
Active
Passed Senate on Feb 5, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
866
State
New York
Session
2025-2026
Motion Text
Floor Vote
Senate Roll Call Votes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Excused
Yes
Yes
Yes
Excused
Yes
Yes
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Excused
Yes
Excused
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.
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02/05/2026
Assembly
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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
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Record Created
Jan 8, 2025 11:00:00 AM
Record Updated
Feb 7, 2026 11:18:12 PM