Bill > S05041

This bill amends the New York State Executive Law to expand the definition of a "victim of a sexual offense" by adding section 245.15 of the Penal Law to the existing list of offenses. Specifically, this change means that individuals who are victims of unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image (which is likely what Penal Law section 245.15 covers) will now be legally recognized as victims of a sexual offense. This modification broadens the legal protections and potentially the support services available to people whose intimate images are shared without their consent. The bill appears to be part of an ongoing effort to modernize legal definitions to address digital-age privacy violations, ensuring that victims of image-based sexual abuse can access the same rights and resources as victims of other sexual offenses. The amendment takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5041