Relates to computer-related crimes

Latest action Feb 11, 2026

Relates to computer-related crimes; creates the crimes unlawful disruption of computer services in the first and second degree, unlawful computer access assistance in the first and second degree, unauthorized use of internet domain name or profile, and unlawful introduction of a computer contaminant; allows for a civil action for compensatory damages for victims of such crimes.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A7836, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the Penal Law.

Committee

Codes · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Codes · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To update the computer-related crimes provisions of the law.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateFeb 11, 2026Result: passed
(58) (1) (0) (4)
Vote: Committee vote · Codes
Senate CodesFeb 4, 2026Result: passed
(11) (2) (0) (0)
Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMar 3, 2025Result: passed
(59) (2) (0) (2)
Vote: Committee vote · Codes
Senate CodesFeb 24, 2025Result: passed
(11) (2) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison and 1 more on Agora

Republican3

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why James Sanders Jr. says this is needed

In today's world of cyber terrorism and technological warfare, it is essential to modernize the state's computer-related crimes law. This includes establishing definitions of terms, expanding provisions, estab- lishing more specific offenses and providing civil remedies.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Feb 11, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Feb 11, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Feb 11, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
Feb 9, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Feb 5, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate

Show full history (12 earlier events)

Feb 4, 2026
1ST Report CAL.274
1ST REPORT CAL.274
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Senate
Apr 11, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
Mar 3, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Mar 3, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Mar 3, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
Feb 26, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Feb 25, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
Feb 24, 2025
1ST Report CAL.362
1ST REPORT CAL.362
NY Senate
Jan 29, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Senate

About this record

Summary: The summary comes from NY Open Legislation, the New York State Senate's public record. For more, see How we handle summaries.
Cosponsors: The list shows the cosponsors who are on Agora, A to Z. The official record may list more.
Party colors: Parties are shown in the same neutral colors.
Source: From NY Open Legislation, the NY Senate and Assembly, and official rosters. This record was last updated Nov 3, 2026. About our data

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