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NY A01970
NY A01970Includes 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
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 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 scope of the stalking law to cover instances where a person intentionally and without legitimate purpose tracks another person's movements or location using Bluetooth technology, in addition to the existing provisions covering the use of a global positioning system.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
referred to codes (on 01/03/2024)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Other Law and Crime
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A1970 | 01/23/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01970&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01970 | 01/23/2023 |
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