New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9798 — Prohibits using possession of reproductive or sexual health devices as evidence in a trial, hearing or proceeding in certain circumstances

Last action — In Senate Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Provides that possession of a condom or other reproductive or sexual health device may not be received in evidence in any trial, hearing or proceeding as evidence of conduct which would constitute an offense defined in article 230 of the penal law.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CODES

  2. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does S9798 do?
Provides that possession of a condom or other reproductive or sexual health device may not be received in evidence in any trial, hearing or proceeding as evidence of conduct which would constitute an offense defined in article 230 of the penal law.
Who sponsors S9798?
S9798 is sponsored by Luis R. Sepúlveda.
What is the current status of S9798?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S9798?
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