Bill > S01693

This bill modernizes and expands New York State's criminal statutes related to commercial bribery and larceny by removing the $250 economic harm requirement from felony commercial bribery statutes and broadening the definition of theft to include digital and technological forms of property. Specifically, the bill updates the legal definitions to include personal identifying information, computer data, computer programs, and services as property that can be stolen, recognizing the evolving nature of technological crimes. The legislation modifies how "obtain," "deprive," and "appropriate" are defined to encompass digital actions like copying, downloading, and accessing data or services without authorization. Additionally, the bill provides expanded jurisdictional options for prosecuting identity theft and related crimes, allowing cases to be pursued in counties where the victim resides or where part of the offense occurred, thereby making it easier to investigate and prosecute such offenses. The changes aim to adapt criminal statutes to modern technological realities and provide law enforcement with more flexible tools to address emerging types of theft and fraud.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1693