Bill > S09975

This bill prohibits the disclosure or publication of personal contact information, including home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and social media handles, for active or former New York state, New York City, or local municipal emergency first responders (defined as police officers, peace officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, or other emergency medical service providers), judges, or prosecutors, and their spouses or children. This prohibition is intended to protect these individuals from harassment or harm to life or property. The bill establishes criminal penalties for violations, categorizing them as a Class A misdemeanor for unlawful disclosure in the second degree (reckless disregard for exposure to harm) and a Class E felony for unlawful disclosure in the first degree (intent to expose to harm). Additionally, it allows for civil action by affected individuals, their families, or residents at their homes, with provisions for awarding actual or liquidated damages, punitive damages, attorney fees, and other equitable relief.