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NY S03967

Bill

Status

Passed

12/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Luis Sepulveda

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Grants immunity from prosecution for prostitution-related offenses (sections 230.00, 230.03, or 230.40 of the penal law) to individuals who are victims of or witnesses to a crime

  • Requires the person to act in good faith by either reporting the crime to law enforcement, seeking or receiving health care services as a result of the crime, or assisting in the investigation or prosecution

  • Applies when the prostitution-related activity occurred at or near the time of the crime or under circumstances reasonably related to it

  • Defines "crime" broadly to include acts that reasonably appear to be crimes, regardless of whether they result in a conviction

  • Takes effect 60 days after becoming law and applies to any prosecution pending on or after the effective date

Legislative Description

Provides immunity from prosecution for certain individuals engaged in prostitution who are victims of or witnesses to a crime and who report such crime or assist in the investigation or prosecution.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.686

12/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Codes6/11/2025
Codes1/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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