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NY S03174

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Hinchey

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 245.15 of the penal law to create an exemption from criminal liability for unlawful dissemination of intimate images when actions are taken in connection with reporting or investigating potentially unlawful conduct

  • Protects individuals who collaborate with local, state, or federal law enforcement or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in reporting suspected crimes

  • Covers voluntary reporting, cooperation, and actions designed to prevent, identify, classify, monitor, mitigate, or report prohibited images or conduct

  • Named the "Child Sexual Abuse Material Prevention Act"

  • Takes effect 60 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Excludes certain actions or omissions from qualifying as unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image when such actions or omissions are in connection with the reporting of or investigation into potentially unlawful conduct.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes1/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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