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New York Prohibited Consensual Sexual Activity Laws<\/h1>\n
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Generally, states criminalize sexual acts such as indecent exposure, sexual assault, prostitution, solicitation, rape, and statutory rape. An individual may be considered a "sex offender" if they are convicted of one of these acts<\/a>, and may then be added to both state and federal sex offender registries<\/a>. Most states also have laws prohibiting certain types of consensual sexual activities, although it should be noted that sodomy bans applicable to same-sex partners have been ruled unconstitutional (and therefore unenforceable) in Lawrence v. Texas<\/a> <\/i>(2003).<\/p>\r\n

This article provides a brief overview of prohibited consensual sexual activity laws in New York. Keep in mind that "consent" is a legal term defined by state criminal law. For example, it is impossible for those under the age of 17 to consent<\/a> to sexual activity in the state of New York.<\/p>\r\n

New York Prohibited Consensual Sexual Activity Laws: At a Glance<\/h2>\r\n

Review the following table to learn more about New York’s prohibited consensual sexual activity laws, including compelled HIV testing for sex offenders. See FindLaw’s Sex Crimes<\/a> section to learn about prohibited non-consensual sex acts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Sodomy Laws Applicable to<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

There is no anti-sodomy law in New York.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Penalty for Sodomy<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

There is no penalty for sodomy in New York.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

HIV Exposure and Compelled Testing for Offenders<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

Under C.P.L. \u00a7 390.15<\/a>, upon the request of a victim of certain felony offenses, the court must order the convicted person to be tested for HIV or other STIs<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Other Crimes Relating to Consensual Sex Acts<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

Other Crimes Relating to Non-consensual Sex Acts<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n