New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5281: Relates to deeming individuals facing criminal charges as being incapable of consent when the actor is a law enforcement agent who knows or should know that such person is facing pending charges

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO CODES

Plain-language summary

S 5281 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to deeming individuals facing criminal charges as being incapable of consent when the actor is a law enforcement agent who knows or should know that such person is facing pending charges. Primary sponsor: Luis Sepúlveda (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Luis Sepúlveda (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.