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A 6794 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to establishing the crime of larceny by cyber extortion

Summary
Relates to establishing the crime of larceny by cyber extortion which occurs when a person intends to obtain property from another person or entity located in the state of New York through the use of certain malicious software.
Issues: ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new cyber extortion crime category, expanding criminalization. Directly establishes legal framework for prosecuting digital larceny, aligning with 'expands criminalization' OPPOSE indicator.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill criminalizes cyber extortion via malicious software, directly enhancing cybersecurity protections against digital theft in New York.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
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Mar 14, 2025
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Photo of Clyde Vanel
Clyde Vanel
DDemocratic
NY
33
Co
Photo of Judy Griffin
Judy Griffin
DDemocratic
NY
21