New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 6293: Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication and provides for a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination or publication of deep fakes

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Plain-language summary

A 6293 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication and provides for a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination or publication of deep fakes. Primary sponsor: Steve Otis (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Steve Otis (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.