Relates to the crime of computer tampering in the third degree

Latest action Jan 7, 2026

Adds that a person is guilty of computer tampering in the third degree when they intentionally enter or alter in any manner or destroy computer material indicating that a person did or did not receive a vaccination that is reported to the New York state immunization information system or the New York city immunization registry.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

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

New York State Senate

Same as A3359, 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

This legislation adds specific language to computer tampering in the third degree to cover instances when an individual enters, alters, or destroys computer materials related to the New York State and New York City immunization registry.

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

Cosponsors

Deborah Glick, George Alvarez and 5 more on Agora

Democratic7

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Roxanne J. Persaud says this is needed

Chapter 784 of the laws of 2021 added specific language to computer tampering in the third degree as it relates to COVID-19 vaccination records. Ultimately convicted in 2024, two Long Island nurses profited nearly $1.5 million from selling fake vaccine cards that were entered into the state registry. It is reasonable and well-founded that this was not a new endeavor for these individuals, and that they, or others, have likely faked nonCOVID19 vaccines records. This legislation seeks to ensure that these individuals, who would purposely lie to the system and input false records of other vaccines, be clearly able to be charged under the same section of law.

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

Jan 7, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.107
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.107
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Senate
May 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Senate
Mar 13, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading CAL.57
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.57
NY Assembly
Mar 11, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly

Show full history (1 earlier event)

Jan 27, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly

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