Bill > A11118

This bill prohibits the disclosure, publication, or dissemination of personal contact information, including home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and social media handles, of 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 services providers), judges, or prosecutors, and their spouses or children. The bill establishes criminal penalties for violations, with a Class A misdemeanor for disclosure that recklessly disregards the probability of harassment or harm, and a more serious Class E felony for disclosure with the intent to expose someone to harassment or harm. It also allows for civil action, where individuals or entities found to have violated the law can be liable for damages, including liquidated damages of at least $1,000 per violation, punitive damages, and attorney's fees, if they disclose this information under circumstances where a reasonable person would believe it would lead to harassment or harm.