New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 54: Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes

Passed one chamber Last action April 28, 2026: REFERRED TO CODES

Plain-language summary

S 54 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes. Primary sponsor: Nathalia Fernández (Democratic). It lists 28 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Nathalia Fernández (Democratic). 28 co-sponsors.