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NY S04603
NY S04603Relates 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
02/13/2023
02/13/2023
In Committee
06/05/2024
06/05/2024
Crossed Over
06/05/2024
06/05/2024
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 section 2307 of the New York Public Health Law, which previously criminalized engagement in sexual activity by individuals who knew they were infected with a venereal disease. The bill also amends the Criminal Procedure Law to allow for the sealing of records related to convictions under the now-repealed section 2307. The bill takes effect immediately and prohibits any further prosecutions or actions under the repealed section.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Brad Hoylman (D)*,
Jabari Brisport (D),
Kristen Gonzalez (D),
Robert Jackson (D),
Jessica Ramos (D),
Julia Salazar (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Last Action
referred to codes (on 06/05/2024)
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