(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – On Tuesday, Jan. 30, Governor Hochul signed the “Rape is Rape” Act, which updates the statewide penal code to ensure that additional forms of nonconsensual, forced sexual conduct can be prosecuted as rape
Following this action, Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) issued the following statement –
“I applaud Governor Hochul for signing S.3161/A.3340 – legislation which updates the statewide penal code to ensure that additional forms of nonconsensual, forced sexual conduct can be prosecuted as rape,” Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) said.
“Nassau County has been on the forefront of legislative efforts to protect our residents from all forms of sexual abuse. In 2019, I proudly co-sponsored and passed legislation with Legislator Debra Mule to make the nonconsensual and malicious sharing of intimate images – also known as ‘revenge porn’ – a criminal offense and provide victims of this reprehensible act avenues for civil remedies. Our legislation was parlayed into a statewide ban, and I am gratified that our partners in Albany are continuing to strengthen our laws so that victims of sexual abuse are further empowered to pursue justice.”