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NY S02636
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/6/2019
Primary Sponsor
Liz Krueger
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AI Summary
- Amends Penal Law Section 240.30, subdivision 2 to expand the definition of aggravated harassment in the second degree to include harassment via text, email, or other electronic communication
- Current law addresses harassment only through telephone calls; the amendment adds electronic communications as a covered method of harassment
- Maintains the existing requirement that the contact must be made with intent to harass or threaten another person and with no purpose of legitimate communication
- Takes effect on November 1 following the date the bill becomes law
- Authorizes regulatory agencies to implement necessary rules and regulations effective immediately upon enactment
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
7/21/2020
Committee Referrals
Codes7/21/2020
Codes1/8/2020
Codes6/6/2019
Codes1/28/2019
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