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NY A07855

NY A07855
Establishes the crimes of unlawful dissemination or publication of intimate images in the first, second, and third degree; defines terms and clarifies application of provisions relating to such crimes; extends the statute of limitations for such crimes; repeals provisions relating thereto.


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Introduced
04/11/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to establishing crimes for the unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image; to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to the statute of limitations for commencing cases related to the unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image; and to repeal section 245.15 of the penal law relating to the unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image

AI Summary

This bill establishes new criminal offenses related to the unauthorized dissemination or publication of intimate images, creating three distinct degrees of severity. The law defines "intimate images" as those depicting exposed intimate body parts, sexual conduct, or images created through digital manipulation, where the subject can be reasonably identified. The bill creates three criminal levels: third-degree (a misdemeanor) involves intentionally sharing such images without consent, second-degree (a felony) applies to repeat offenders or those sharing images with intent to cause harm or gain financially, and first-degree (a more serious felony) involves prior convictions or targeting victims based on protected characteristics like race, gender, or sexual orientation. The legislation includes important exceptions, such as reporting unlawful conduct, law enforcement activities, and legitimate public purposes. The bill also extends the statute of limitations, allowing prosecutions for third-degree offenses within five years and first or second-degree offenses within seven years or three years after discovery, whichever is later. Additionally, the law clarifies that multiple images of the same person shared simultaneously count as a single offense and that the crime can be prosecuted in any jurisdiction where the offense occurred or the victim resides.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

print number 7855a (on 06/09/2025)

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