Bill > A09102

This bill amends existing New York state law to require that crime victims, particularly victims of sexual offenses, be informed about the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP). The Address Confidentiality Program is a protection mechanism that helps victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other crimes keep their actual home address confidential by providing them with a substitute address for official documents and communications. Specifically, the bill adds two key provisions: first, it requires the executive branch to ensure crime victims receive information about the ACP, and second, it updates existing public health law to include notification about the ACP as part of the standard rights and information victims should receive during judicial proceedings. The modifications mean that prosecutorial agencies must now inform victims not only about judicial proceedings and their option to report an offense to law enforcement, but also provide them with information about how they can protect their address through the confidentiality program. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, enabling swift implementation of these expanded victim notification requirements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9102