Enacts the ceasing repeated and extremely egregious predatory (CREEP) behavior act
This bill creates a new legal framework for anti-stalking orders to protect victims from repeated, severe harassment. It directly affects stalking victims (petitioners) and alleged stalkers (respondents) by establishing specific court procedures for obtaining protective orders. Key provisions require courts to issue orders prohibiting contact (including digital communication), surveillance, remote control of connected devices (like smart home systems), and proximity to victims' homes or workplaces. The law defines "stalking" broadly to include numerous offenses under existing penal codes, such as harassment, assault, and unauthorized sharing of intimate images. These orders can be issued quickly without notice for immediate threats, with final orders requiring a court hearing.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Assembly Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025
Last action Jun 4, 2026
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MODERATE
This bill significantly expands the number of legislators sponsoring the anti-stalking legislation and updates the legal definitions to include specific timeframes for stalking behavior. It also broadens the types of crimes considered stalking and clarifies where legal proceedings can be filed, including for victims who have fled their homes.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include the Judiciary and Executive laws, and the list of sponsoring legislators was substantially increased.
DEFINITION
Added a requirement that at least one act of stalking must have occurred within the 90 days prior to filing a petition.
Expanded the list of crimes that constitute stalking to include menacing in the second degree, assault in the third degree, and various degrees of coercion.
REQUIREMENT
Added a new section allowing special proceedings to be filed in the county where the petitioner originally lived if they fled to avoid stalking.
TECHNICAL
Added a new section regarding virtual proceedings and updated section titles for clarity.
Floor votes · Senate Jun 13, 2025 · Assembly Jun 4, 2026
How they voted
59–0
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 63
Jun 13, 2025
D
Democratic41
92% Yea
R
Republican22
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Jun 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
Jun 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jun 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 3394A
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 25 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
Co
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Chris Ryan
DDemocratic
Co
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
Co
Dean Murray
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Gustavo Rivera
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jake Ashby
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
James Skoufis
DDemocratic
Co
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Addabbo
DDemocratic
Co
John Liu
DDemocratic
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