New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9894 — Relates to admissibility of evidence of a victim's sexual conduct, sexual predisposition, or manner of dress

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    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 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill limits evidence about a victim's sexual history and appearance in civil cases.

The bill aims to prohibit the use of a victim's sexual conduct, predisposition, or clothing as evidence in civil cases, with some exceptions. This is intended to protect victims from having their personal history unfairly used against them in legal proceedings.

Summary

Prohibits the admissibility of evidence of a victim's sexual conduct, sexual predisposition, or manner of dress in civil actions or proceedings; provides limited exceptions.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  5. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  6. 1ST REPORT CAL.919

  7. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S9894 do?
Prohibits the admissibility of evidence of a victim's sexual conduct, sexual predisposition, or manner of dress in civil actions or proceedings; provides limited exceptions.
Who sponsors S9894?
S9894 is sponsored by Liz Krueger.
What is the current status of S9894?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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