Colleges Are Having A Hard Time Defining Consensual Sex

In California, lawmakers are attempting to pass legislation that will define what consensual sex is, calling it “yes means yes”. Here’s the bill that’s being discussed:

Legislation passed by California’s state Senate in May and coming before the Assembly this month would require all schools that receive public funds for student financial assistance to set a so-called “affirmative consent standard” that could be used in investigating and adjudicating sexual assault allegations. That would be defined as “an affirmative, unambiguous and conscious decision” by each party to engage in sexual activity.

Silence or lack of resistance does not constitute consent. The legislation says it’s also not consent if the person is drunk, drugged, unconscious or asleep. Lawmakers say consent can be nonverbal, and universities with similar policies have outlined examples as maybe a nod of the head or moving in closer to the person.

They may have to add a wink clause into the bill otherwise someone is gonna get hit with a rape charge.

Read more at myfoxny.com.

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