Under current law, sexual assault involving someone who is “mentally incapacitated” is narrowly defined. It only applies when the victim’s incapacitation results from the involuntary administration of intoxicating substances. This excludes cases where victims voluntarily consumed drugs or alcohol and were subsequently incapacitated, leaving them without recourse to hold perpetrators accountable.…
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