New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9176: Relates to private rights of action for certain unlawfully disseminated images or depictions of individuals
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- Introduced
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Plain-language summary
S 9176 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to private rights of action for certain unlawfully disseminated images or depictions of individuals. Primary sponsor: Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 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.
Imposes a penalty of $20,000 per violation for violations of certain provisions relating to unlawfully disseminated images or depictions of individuals; clarifies that the owner or a wholly owned subsidiary of the owner of a website that hosts or transmits such images or depictions shall be liable for such violations; removes certain language restricting such violations to instances where such images or depictions were made for the purposes of harassing or annoying the individual; makes related provisions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel May | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
“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