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NY S06278

NY S06278: 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 S06278: Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment via electronic communication, applicable to New York State, and provides a private right of action for unlawful deep fake dissemination. The bill text is not available.

Business Impact

If you operate in New York and use AI to create deep fakes, you must cease dissemination by January 1, 2024, or face legal action.

State
New York
Bill Number
S06278
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
High
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Jan 7, 2026
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 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 Advertising

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What This Means

Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication, applicable to New York State, and provides a private right of action for deep fakes depicting pornographic or lewd sex acts or graphic violence. The bill text is not available.

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Compliance Checklist

Ensure consent is obtained before disseminating images that may be altered.
Who: Individuals and entities producing digital content.
Deadline: Ongoing compliance required.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor charges for violations.
Implement policies to address and prevent the creation of deep fakes.
Who: Media and advertising companies.
Deadline: Ongoing compliance required.
Penalty: Potential civil liability for unauthorized dissemination.

Related & Companion Bills

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Full Legal Analysis

The analysis reflects the bill's provisions, including the establishment of aggravated harassment via electronic communication. The bill provides a private right of action specifically for the unlawful dissemination or publication of deep fakes depicting pornographic or lewd sex acts or graphic violence, applicable to New York State. The bill text is not available, so details about penalties or specific victim circumstances cannot be confirmed.

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