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NY A11344

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/19/2018

Primary Sponsor

Edward Braunstein

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Penal Law Section 240.30(2) to expand the definition of aggravated harassment in the second degree to include harassment via text, email, and other electronic communication, in addition to telephone calls

  • Applies the expanded definition when a person contacts another with intent to harass or threaten, with no purpose of legitimate communication

  • Takes effect on November 1st of the year following enactment

  • Authorizes necessary rule and regulation amendments for implementation on or before the effective date

Legislative Description

Includes contacts via text, email or other electronic communication in the definition of the offense of aggravated harassment in the second degree.

Last Action

referred to codes

9/19/2018

Committee Referrals

Codes9/19/2018

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