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NY S08822

NY S08822
Establishes the crime of doxing a police officer or a peace officer when a person knowingly makes restricted personal information about a police officer or peace officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer, publicly available with the intent to threaten, intimidate, or incite the commission of a crime of violence against the police officer or peace officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer; or with the intent and knowledge that the restricted personal informat


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Introduced
07/20/2020
In Committee
07/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Establishes the crime of doxing a police officer or a peace officer when a person knowingly makes restricted personal information about a police officer or peace officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer, publicly available with the intent to threaten, intimidate, or incite the commission of a crime of violence against the police officer or peace officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer; or with the intent and knowledge that the restricted personal information will be used to threaten, intimidate, or facilitate the commission of a crime of violence against the police officer or peace officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer; requires the posting of bail.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the crime of "doxing" a police officer or peace officer. Doxing refers to the act of publicly releasing an individual's restricted personal information with the intent to threaten, intimidate, or incite violence against the officer or their immediate family. The bill requires the posting of bail for those charged with this new offense, which is classified as a class D felony. The bill also amends the criminal procedure law to include doxing of a police or peace officer as a qualifying offense for certain bail and release provisions.

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES (on 07/20/2020)

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