New York Governor Hochul signs the Rape is Rape Act.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Rape is Rape Act into law, broadening the state's legal definition of rape to include nonconsensual anal, oral, and vaginal sexual contact. The previous limited definition played a role in writer E. Jean Carroll's sexual abuse and defamation case against former President Donald Trump. The updated law aims to make it easier for rape victims to bring cases forward and prosecute perpetrators, and will apply to sexual assaults committed on or after September 1st. Additionally, the updated definition is expected to benefit the LGBTQ community, as it recognizes the diverse experiences of sexual assault victims and addresses the limitations of the previous law.

January 30, 2024
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