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NY S02273

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Liz Krueger

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of aggravated harassment in the second degree under Penal Law section 240.30 to include electronic communications beyond telephone calls
  • Adds text messages, private messages, direct messages, emails, and other electronic communications as covered methods of harassment when done with intent to harass or threaten and with no legitimate communication purpose
  • Updates gendered language from "he or she" to "such person" in the statute
  • Takes effect on the first of November following enactment, with immediate authority to implement necessary rules and regulations

Legislative Description

Includes contacts via text, email, private message, direct message or other electronic communication in the definition of the offense of aggravated harassment in the second degree.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes1/7/2026
Codes4/8/2025
Codes1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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