Relates to the crime of luring a child

This bill (A 6497) amends New York's luring a child statute to explicitly include online communication as a method of committing the crime. It makes it illegal for someone 18+ to use a computer to solicit sexual contact, sexual performances, or in-person contact with a minor under 17, with the intent to commit specific sex offenses or violent felonies. The law expands the definition of "luring" to cover electronic communication (like messages or images) that targets children, while clarifying terms like "child" (under 17), "computer," and "sexual contact." It maintains that luring remains a felony, with severity depending on the underlying crime the perpetrator intended to commit.