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NY A03841

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Dinowitz

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits disclosure or publication of home addresses and unpublished home telephone numbers of active or retired judges and state, county, or municipal prosecutors under the public officers law

  • Creates second degree offense (class A misdemeanor) for knowingly disclosing such information with reckless disregard for exposing the person to harassment or risk of harm to life or property

  • Creates first degree offense (class E felony) for knowingly disclosing such information with intent to expose the person to harassment or risk of harm to life or property

  • Protections extend to the spouse and children of covered judges and prosecutors

  • Establishes civil liability for violations, allowing affected individuals to sue for minimum $1,000 liquidated damages per violation, punitive damages, attorney's fees, and equitable relief

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Prohibits the disclosure and publication of the home address or unpublished home telephone number of any active or retired judge or prosecutor.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

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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