Hochul backs changes to New York’s ‘voluntary intoxication’ loophole law

Governor Hochul intends to work with the New York State legislature to pass legislation closing the voluntary intoxication loophole. This legal gap currently allows predators who target individuals who have voluntarily consumed alcohol or drugs to avoid prosecution. The move to change the state's rape law comes amid the Cornell crisis, as Hochul seeks to ensure that perpetrators cannot exploit this specific loophole to escape legal accountability for their actions during the upcoming reelection cycle.