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NY S07448
Bill
Status
4/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
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Prohibits possession of condoms or reproductive/sexual health devices from being used as evidence in prostitution-related prosecutions under Article 230 of the penal law, including for establishing probable cause for arrest
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Expands the definition of protected "reproductive or sexual health devices" beyond condoms to include lubricants, PrEP, PEP, HIV medication, spermicide, hormonal contraceptives, emergency contraception, diaphragms, cervical caps, and sponges
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Bars such evidence in civil proceedings related to nuisance abatement, housing violations, and property actions that allege prostitution-related offenses
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Requires the Division of Criminal Justice Services to provide training to all police and peace officers on these evidentiary prohibitions and that unauthorized seizure of these devices is against public policy
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Takes effect on the first of November following enactment
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
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CODES
4/29/2025