A 7855 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes the crimes of unlawful dissemination or publication of intimate images in the first, second, and third degree; repealer

Summary

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.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Apr 11, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026

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A7855 → A7855A · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to add new sponsors and include a new definition for 'person' as a natural person. A significant substantive change was made to the second-degree offense, which now requires the perpetrator to be at least 18 years old and clarifies the intent to cause harm as economic, physical, or substantial emotional harm. The text also corrects the venue provision to state that prosecution may be 'tried' rather than 'had' in the relevant jurisdiction.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed for second-degree charges by adding an age requirement for the perpetrator and refining the definition of harmful intent.

ELIGIBILITY

Added a requirement that the perpetrator must be 18 years of age or older to be charged with the second-degree offense.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition stating that 'person' means a natural person.

REQUIREMENT

Refined the intent requirement for the second-degree offense to specifically include causing 'economic, physical, or substantial emotional harm'.

TECHNICAL

Corrected the venue provision to clarify that prosecution may be 'tried' in the jurisdiction where the offense occurred or the victim resides.

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Committee

Amendments

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO CODES

lower

Jun 9, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 7855A

lower

Jun 9, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES

lower

Apr 11, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO CODES

lower

1 primary · 18 co-sponsors