New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5871: Limits who may bring a private right of action for identifying a victim of a sex offense; only brought by the victim where the information has not otherwise been publicly disclosed

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO CODES

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S 5871 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Limits who may bring a private right of action for identifying a victim of a sex offense; only brought by the victim where the information has not otherwise been publicly disclosed. Primary sponsor: Andrew Lanza (Republican/Conservative/Independence/Reform). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

S 5871: Limits who may bring a private right of action for identifying a victim of a sex offense; only brought by the victim where the information has not otherwise been publicly disclosed

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