Coverage dated October 9, 2026

Empire State Weekly: New York State pushing to close "Voluntary Intoxication" loophole

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New York lawmakers are pushing to fix multiple shortcomings in the state's sexual assault laws, specifically the voluntary intoxication loophole, which says a victim cannot say they consented to an act if they were intoxicated by their own choice.

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    New York lawmakers are pushing to fix multiple shortcomings in the state's sexual assault laws, specifically the voluntary intoxication loophole, which says a victim cannot say they consented to an act if they were intoxicated by their own choice.

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