New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4853: Relates to expanding the crime of public lewdness
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 4853 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to expanding the crime of public lewdness. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Adds to the crime of public lewdness the electronic transmission of an image depicting exposed private or intimate parts without the consent of the recipient.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 2 · Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Skoufis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Nathalia Fernández | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Monica Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 4 |
| Dean Murray | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 3 |
| Tony Palumbo | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Lea Webb | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES