Bill > A02415

This bill creates a new criminal offense called "tampering with electronic monitoring equipment" in New York state law. Specifically, the bill defines electronic monitoring equipment as an instrument or device used as a condition of a securing order or as part of a court-mandated condition of release. A person commits this crime if they intentionally tamper with, damage, or alter electronic monitoring equipment without legal authorization, with the intent to interfere with signals, impulses, or data transmitted by the device. The offense is classified as a class E felony, which means it carries potential prison time and other legal consequences. The bill also amends several sections of criminal procedure law to ensure that tampering with electronic monitoring equipment can be considered a factor in decisions about pre-trial release, bail, and other legal proceedings. This legislation appears designed to protect the integrity of electronic monitoring systems used to track and supervise individuals who are subject to court-ordered restrictions or monitoring, such as defendants awaiting trial or individuals on supervised release.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2415