Asking Albany · Res 0193-2026
Amend the penal law to remove the penetration requirement from the rape statutes as well as to define rape as sexual intercourse, oral sexual conduct…
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Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.1075A/A.6319A, which would amend the penal law to remove the penetration requirement from the rape statutes as well as to define rape as sexual intercourse, oral sexual conduct, or anal sexual conduct, and to explicitly recognize rape with an object
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New York City Council
This is a request, not a law. The City Council is asking the New York State Legislature and the Governor to act, because the subject is outside the city's authority. Passing it commits the city to a position; it does not change the rule.
Summary
Amend the penal law. (S.1075A/A.6319A)
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Committee
Committee on Public Safety
Full history
- Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 12, 2026
Referred to committee
This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Public Safety
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