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NY A03347
NY A03347Relates to criminal liability for persons living with sexually transmitted infections who engage in sexual activity; repeals provisions relating to persons knowing themselves to be infected with venereal disease.
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Introduced
02/02/2023
02/02/2023
In Committee
03/19/2024
03/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the criminal procedure law and the penal law, in relation to criminal liability for persons living with sexually transmitted infections who engage in sexual activity; and to repeal section of the public health law relating to persons knowing themselves to be infected with venereal disease
AI Summary
This bill repeals a section of the Public Health Law that imposes criminal liability on people living with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) who engage in sexual activity. It also amends the Criminal Procedure Law to allow for the sealing of records related to convictions under the repealed section. The bill aims to decriminalize the transmission of STIs and remove the stigma associated with it, recognizing that it is a public health issue rather than a criminal one.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (22)
Jessica González-Rojas (D)*,
Karines Reyes (D)*,
Alex Bores (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Grace Lee (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Last Action
advanced to third reading cal.367 (on 03/21/2024)
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