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NY S07202
Bill
Status
6/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Hinchey
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AI Summary
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Creates a three-tiered criminal offense structure for non-consensual sharing of intimate images: third degree (class A misdemeanor), second degree (class E felony), and first degree (class D felony)
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Covers both real images and those "created or altered by digitization" (deepfakes), where the depicted person can be reasonably identified from the image or accompanying information
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Elevates the offense to second degree felony when the perpetrator is 18+ and either has a prior conviction or acts with intent to cause harm or secure financial gain
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Elevates to first degree felony when the perpetrator has a prior second degree conviction or targets the victim based on protected characteristics including race, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin
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Establishes a 5-year statute of limitations for third degree offenses and 7 years for first/second degree offenses, with an alternative 3-year discovery rule for felony charges
Legislative Description
Establishes the crimes of unlawful dissemination or publication of intimate images in the first, second, and third degree; defines terms and clarifies application of provisions relating to such crimes; extends the statute of limitations for such crimes; repeals provisions relating thereto.
Last Action
referred to codes
3/11/2026