Bill > A01942

This bill amends the General Obligations Law to prohibit the knowing and reckless promotion of unlawful or false material that endangers the safety or health of the public. The key provisions include defining "knowingly" and "recklessly" as per the Penal Law, prohibiting the promotion of content that advocates for the use of force, incites imminent lawless action, advocates for self-harm, or includes false medical statements likely to endanger public safety or health. It declares such violations a public nuisance and allows the Attorney General or local corporation counsel to bring action to enjoin the violations and obtain restitution and damages. The bill also provides a private right of action for those damaged by such violations.