Bill > S03693

This bill expands and clarifies New York's laws related to computer crimes by creating several new offenses and providing more detailed definitions of computer-related terminology. The bill introduces new criminal offenses including unlawful disruption of computer services (in first and second degrees), unlawful computer access assistance (in first and second degrees), unauthorized use of internet domain name or profile, and unlawful introduction of a computer contaminant. These crimes range from misdemeanors to felonies depending on the severity and target of the offense, with more serious penalties applied when government computer systems or public safety infrastructure computer systems are involved. The bill also adds comprehensive definitions for terms like "computer system," "computer network," "computer contaminant," and "profile" to provide clarity in prosecuting computer-related crimes. Additionally, the bill allows victims of these computer crimes to bring civil actions for compensatory damages, including expenses incurred in investigating the potential damage, and provides a three-year statute of limitations for such actions. The legislation also includes provisions for forfeiture of computers and related equipment used in committing these crimes, and requires college governing boards to include computer-related crimes in their conduct rules, with potential disciplinary actions for students who commit such offenses.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3693