A70 — Modifies the offense of forcible touching by removing the element of the actor's intent

A70 — Modifies the offense of forcible touching by removing the element of the actor's intent · Informed CitizenryThis bill amends the penal law to rename the offense of 'forcible touching' to 'unwanted touching.' The amendment removes the requirement that the actor acts for the purpose of degrading or abusing…Open in Informed Citizenry