Governor Cuomo Signs "Enough Is Enough" Legislation to Combat Sexual Assault on College and University Campuses

Governor Joined by House of Representatives Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi at Bill Signing

Governor Cuomo signed his “Enough is Enough” legislation to combat sexual assault on college and university campuses statewide. The new law requires all colleges to adopt a set of comprehensive procedures and guidelines, including a uniform definition of affirmative consent, a statewide amnesty policy, and expanded access to law enforcement to ensure the safety of all students attending colleges in New York State.

"I am proud to sign into law the most aggressive policy in the nation to fight against sexual assault on college campuses," Governor Cuomo said. "Today, New York is making a clear and bold statement: sexual violence is a crime, and from now on in this state it will be investigated and prosecuted like one. With this law, we will better protect every student that attends college within our borders, and I am proud New York is leading the way once again. I thank my colleagues in the Legislature, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, the student advocates who fought to make this a reality and all of the supporters who came together and said Enough is Enough."

“Campus sexual assault is an all-hands-on-deck epidemic in America,” said House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. “Today is a tipping point day, and I was proud to stand with Governor Cuomo as he signed into law a strong tool for all the educators, administrators and women fighting to end campus sexual assault once and for all. We must confront this issue everywhere, from campus to Congress – and New York is leading the way forward for our nation.”