Bill > A07836

This bill introduces comprehensive updates to New York's computer crime laws by creating several new criminal offenses and expanding definitions related to computer and digital technologies. The bill establishes new crimes including unlawful disruption of computer services (in first and second degree), unlawful computer access assistance (in first and second degree), unauthorized use of internet domain name or profile, and unlawful introduction of a computer contaminant. These offenses cover a wide range of digital misconduct, such as knowingly disrupting computer services, providing unauthorized access to computer systems, using someone else's online identity to send messages, and intentionally introducing computer viruses or malware. The bill also allows victims of these computer-related crimes to bring civil actions to recover compensatory damages, with a three-year statute of limitations. Additionally, the bill expands definitions of computer-related terms, including detailed descriptions of computer systems, networks, and digital technologies. The legislation also requires college trustees to include computer-related crimes in their campus conduct rules, with potential disciplinary actions up to and including student dismissal. These changes aim to modernize legal protections against increasingly sophisticated digital threats and provide clearer legal frameworks for prosecuting computer-related offenses.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7836