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NY A00178
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Catalina Cruz
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AI Summary
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Prohibits condoms and other reproductive or sexual health devices from being used as evidence in prosecutions for prostitution and related offenses under Article 230 of the penal law
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Expands the definition of protected items beyond condoms to include lubricants, PrEP, PEP, HIV medications, spermicide, emergency contraception, diaphragms, and other contraceptives
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Applies the evidentiary prohibition to both criminal proceedings and civil proceedings such as nuisance abatement actions and housing-related cases
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Requires the state to provide training to all police and peace officers on the evidentiary restrictions and that unauthorized seizure of these health devices constitutes a breach of public policy
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Takes effect on November 1st following enactment and includes a severability clause to preserve remaining provisions if any part is invalidated
Legislative Description
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.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
1/7/2026