Asking Albany · Res 0648-2026
The definition of consent
New York City Council
Sponsor: Amanda C. Farías (Council Member, District 18, Democratic)
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Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.5521/A.1140, in relation to the definition of consent
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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
The definition of consent. (S.5521/A.1140)
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Committee
Committee on Women and Gender Equity
Cosponsors
3
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic3
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Full history
- Sep 24, 2026
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Sep 24, 2026
Referred to committee
This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Women and Gender Equity
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Read the record
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