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NY S06420

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/27/2021

Primary Sponsor

James Skoufis

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new offense of "unsolicited disclosure of an intimate image" under Penal Law § 245.12, making it illegal to send intimate images by electronic device to another person with intent to harass, annoy, or alarm them without legitimate purpose.

  • Defines "intimate image" as photographs, films, videos, or other reproductions showing exposed genitals, pubic area, anus, or depicting sexual activity.

  • Classifies unsolicited disclosure of an intimate image as a violation under New York law.

  • Requires courts to impose sexual harassment prevention training approved by the Division of Human Rights as a condition of sentencing for convictions of this offense or attempted violations.

  • Takes effect ninety days after becoming law.

Legislative Description

Establishes the offense of unsolicited disclosure of an intimate image as a violation; requires sexual harassment prevention training for individuals convicted of such offense.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/3/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules6/3/2022
Codes4/27/2021

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