Bill > A06338

This bill amends the New York 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 sexual offenses. Section 245.15 specifically relates to unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image, which means sharing private, sexually explicit images of a person without their consent. By including this section in the definition, victims of image-based sexual abuse will now be officially recognized as victims of a sexual offense under the law. This change will likely provide these victims with additional legal protections, support services, and recognition of the harm they have experienced. The amendment builds upon previous legal updates from 2019 and is designed to address the growing problem of non-consensual intimate image sharing, which can cause significant emotional distress and harm to victims. The bill will take effect immediately upon enactment.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6338