NY A00867

Amends the definition of "following" in New York's fourth-degree stalking law to explicitly include unauthorized tracking through Bluetooth technology, in addition to GPS and other devices

Fourth-degree stalking involves intentionally engaging in conduct directed at a specific person that causes fear of harm, mental/emotional harm, or threats to employment

Updates gendered language in the statute from "he or she" and "his or her" to gender-neutral terms like "such person"

Fourth-degree stalking remains classified as a class B misdemeanor

Takes effect immediately upon passage