New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 6278: 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 CODES

Plain-language summary

S 6278 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 7, 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: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic).