Bill > S00112

This bill establishes a new criminal offense called "doxing a police officer, peace officer, or state officer" in New York state law. Specifically, a person commits this crime when they knowingly make restricted personal information about a police officer, peace officer, state officer, or a member of their immediate family publicly available with two potential intent scenarios: (1) to threaten, intimidate, or incite violence against the officer or their family member, or (2) with the knowledge that the information will be used to threaten, intimidate, or facilitate a violent crime against the officer or their family. The bill defines police and peace officers according to existing criminal procedure law definitions and state officers as defined in public officers law. The offense is classified as a class D felony, which is a serious criminal charge. Additionally, the bill amends several sections of criminal procedure law to include this new offense as a factor in considerations related to release conditions and bail, ensuring that individuals charged with this crime may face stricter legal scrutiny. The law will take effect 30 days after it is signed into law.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S112