Bill > A00513

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 if 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 malicious intents: (1) to threaten, intimidate, or incite violence against the officer or their family, or (2) with the knowledge that the information will be used to threaten, intimidate, or facilitate violence 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. Doxing under this provision would be classified as a class D felony, which is a serious criminal offense. Additionally, the bill amends several sections of criminal procedure law to include this new offense in considerations for release conditions and bail, ensuring that individuals charged with this crime may face stricter legal scrutiny. The act will take effect thirty days after becoming law, providing a clear timeline for implementation of these new legal provisions.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A513