Alex Bores’ Bills
A7855 · 2025–2026

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

In committee Codes Committee
Online safetyCourts & justice

Restructures the crime of unlawfully sharing intimate images into first-, second-, and third-degree offenses, defines key terms, extends the statute of limitations, and repeals the prior single offense. (Auto-generated summary)

Official record

Official summary · NYS Open LegislationEstablishes 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.

What it does: AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to establishing crimes for the unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image; to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to the statute of limitations for commencing cases related to the unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image; and to repeal section 245.15 of the penal law relating to the unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image

Legislative history

  1. 2025-04-11Assembly: REFERRED TO CODES
  2. 2025-06-09Assembly: AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
  3. 2025-06-09Assembly: PRINT NUMBER 7855A
  4. 2026-01-07Assembly: REFERRED TO CODES