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NY A11153
Bill
Status
12/4/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Dinowitz
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AI Summary
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Amends Public Officers Law Section 89 to prohibit disclosure or publication of home addresses or unpublished home telephone numbers of active or retired judges or prosecutors.
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Creates Penal Law Section 250.61 making unlawful disclosure a Class A misdemeanor when done with reckless disregard for probability of harassment or harm to life or property.
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Creates Penal Law Section 250.62 making unlawful disclosure a Class E felony when done with intent to expose another to harassment or harm to life or property.
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Adds Civil Rights Law Section 50-f allowing judges, prosecutors, or their family members to sue for violations, with minimum liquidated damages of $1,000 per violation, plus actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Prohibits the disclosure and publication of the home address or unpublished home telephone number of any active or retired judge or prosecutor.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
12/4/2020