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NY S06099

NY S06099
Establishes the offenses of phishing in the third degree, phishing in the second degree and phishing in the first degree; relates to the time in which prosecution of such offenses must be commenced.


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Introduced
04/08/2021
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. Phishing in the third degree involves sending an email with the intent to steal a person's login credentials, passwords, money, financial or personal information, or to introduce malware. Phishing in the second degree occurs when the crime of phishing in the third degree causes the victim to lose over $500 or results in damage to their computer or electronic device. Phishing in the first degree involves the crime of phishing in the third degree causing the victim to lose over $2,000 or resulting in damage over $2,000. The bill also amends the criminal procedure law to allow for a prosecution of these phishing offenses to be commenced within twenty years of the commission of the crime.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES (on 01/05/2022)

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