Amanda Chatel explained that nationwide adoption of the law is just one step in battling society 's prevalent rape culture . The 'yes means yes ' law defines consent as 'affirmative , conscious , and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity ' from each partner . It was passed in California several years later , and state officials in Connecticut are now considering the adoption of a similar 'yes means yes ' bill .
Amanda Chatel explained that nationwide adoption of the law is just one step in battling society 's prevalent rape culture . The 'yes means yes ' law defines consent as 'affirmative , conscious , and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity ' from each partner . It was passed in California last year , and state officials in Connecticut are now considering the adoption of a similar 'yes means yes ' bill .