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NY A01511

NY A01511
Establishes the offenses of phishing in the third degree, phishing in the second degree and phishing in the first degree; and relates to the time in which prosecution of such offenses must be commenced.


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Introduced
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to establishing the offenses of phishing in the third degree, phishing in the second degree and phishing in the first degree; and to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to the time in which a prosecution of such offenses must be commenced

AI Summary

This bill establishes the offenses of "phishing in the third degree," "phishing in the second degree," and "phishing in the first degree" in the Penal Law. Phishing is the fraudulent practice of sending emails or messages that appear to be from reputable companies or individuals in order to obtain sensitive information, such as login credentials, passwords, money, or personal information. The bill defines "malware" as computer software designed to cause damage to a device or network. It also amends the Criminal Procedure Law to allow for a 20-year statute of limitations for prosecuting these new phishing offenses.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

enacting clause stricken (on 04/05/2022)

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