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NY A06293

NY A06293: Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication; provides for a private right of action for the unlawf… Verified

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Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication; provides for a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination or publication of deep fakes, which are digitized images which are altered to incorporate a person's face or their identifiable body…

AI Summary

NY A06293: Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication and addresses unlawful dissemination of deep fakes depicting specific acts.

Business Impact

If you operate in New York and use AI to create deep fakes, you must ensure compliance by [date] or face legal action.

State
New York
Bill Number
A06293
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
High
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Jan 7, 2026
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 5, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Media Technology Entertainment

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What This Means

Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication and provides a private right of action for unlawful dissemination of deep fakes depicting pornographic or lewd sex acts or graphic violence.

Key Provisions

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Compliance Checklist

Ensure explicit written consent is obtained before using an individual's likeness in digital content.
Who: Content creators and distributors.
Deadline: Ongoing.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor for non-compliance.
Implement procedures to address and remove unauthorized deep fakes upon request.
Who: Websites and platforms hosting such content.
Deadline: Upon notification.
Penalty: Potential legal action from affected individuals.

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Full Legal Analysis

Multi-pass verified (Pass 2: 85% → Pass 3: 85% → Final: 85%). The analysis accurately captures the key elements of the bill, including the establishment of aggravated harassment via digital communication and the provision of a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination or publication of deep fakes depicting pornographic or lewd sex acts or graphic violence.

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