If you or someone you love has ever been on probation, you know how much authority a probation officer has. Now, New York has passed a law that makes it crystal clear: probation officers cannot engage in sexual conduct with the people they supervise. Consent No Longer Counts in Probation RelationshipsUnder the new legislation, Assembly Bill A1774 and Senate Bill S2922, any sexual relationship between a probation officer and the person they are supervising is automatically considered non consensual. Probation Officers Face Clear Boundaries and ConsequencesFor probation officers and agencies, the message is straightforward: boundaries matter. 18 New Laws In New York For 2025 New laws in New York for 2025 introduce reforms in healthcare, workplace rights, and consumer protections.