Penal Law § 130.20 · Article 130. Sex Offenses
Sexual misconduct
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§ 130.20 Sexual misconduct.
A person is guilty of sexual misconduct when:
1. He or she engages in vaginal sexual contact with another person without such person's consent; or
2. He or she engages in oral sexual contact with another person without such person's consent; or
3. He or she engages in anal sexual contact with another person without such person's consent; or
4. He or she engages in sexual conduct with an animal or a dead human body.
Sexual misconduct is a class A misdemeanor.
Source of truth
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- Law content up to date as of October 23, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
- Official file
- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PEN130.20
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