Bill > S00785

This bill amends the New York Penal Law and General Business Law to expand the definition of "personal identifying information" to include medical information and health insurance information. Specifically, the bill defines medical information as any details about an individual's medical history, mental or physical condition, medical treatment, or diagnosis, and health insurance information as an individual's health insurance policy number, subscriber identification number, unique identifiers used by health insurers, and information from insurance applications and claims histories. The bill modifies several sections of the law to incorporate these new definitions, which will be used in provisions related to identity theft. By broadening the scope of what constitutes personal identifying information, the bill aims to provide more comprehensive legal protection against potential misuse or unauthorized access to an individual's sensitive medical and insurance-related data. The changes will help law enforcement and legal systems better address scenarios where such personal information might be stolen or fraudulently used, reflecting the increasing importance of protecting personal health and insurance data in the digital age.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S785