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NY S07646

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2022

Primary Sponsor

Anna Kaplan

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new crime of "doxing of an individual" in Penal Law § 240.33, making it illegal to knowingly make restricted personal information about someone publicly available
  • Applies when the person acts with intent to threaten, intimidate, or incite a crime of violence against the individual
  • Also applies when the person knows the restricted personal information will be used to threaten, intimidate, or facilitate a crime of violence against the individual
  • Defines "restricted personal information" as identifying information not readily apparent to the public, including names, telephone numbers, email addresses, and physical or mailing addresses
  • Establishes doxing of an individual as a Class A misdemeanor, effective 30 days after the bill becomes law

Legislative Description

Establishes the crime of doxing of an individual where a person knowingly makes restricted personal information about an individual publicly available with certain intent.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/3/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules6/3/2022
Codes1/5/2022

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