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NY A09132
NY A09132Includes the use of Bluetooth technology in the definition of "following" a person, as it relates to the crime of stalking in the fourth degree.
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Introduced
01/31/2022
01/31/2022
In Committee
01/31/2022
01/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to including certain use of Bluetooth technology to follow a person in the crime of stalking in the fourth degree
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York Penal Law to include the use of Bluetooth technology in the definition of "following" a person, as it relates to the crime of stalking in the fourth degree. The bill expands the existing law to cover the unauthorized tracking of a person's movements or location using Bluetooth technology, in addition to global positioning systems, as a form of stalking behavior. This change aims to address the potential use of Bluetooth-enabled devices for stalking purposes.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to codes (on 01/31/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A9132 | 01/31/2022 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A09132&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A09132 | 01/31/2022 |
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