New York A01280 establishes the crime of unlawful dissemination or publication of fabricated photographic, videographic, or audio records as a class.

New York A01280 amends the penal law to establish the crime of unlawful dissemination or publication of fabricated photographic, videographic, or audio records as a class E felony. The bill defines "fabricated record" as a manipulated or artificial image, video, or audio that appears authentic and depicts a scenario that did not occur or has been significantly altered. The crime applies when the dissemination or publication is intended to harm the liberty or welfare of an identifiable person.

New York A01280 establishes the crime of unlawful dissemination or publication of fabricated photographic, videographic, or audio records as a class.

New York A01280 amends the penal law to establish the crime of unlawful dissemination or publication of fabricated photographic, videographic, or audio records as a class E felony. The bill defines "fabricated record" as a manipulated or artificial image, video, or audio that appears authentic and depicts a scenario that did not occur or has been significantly altered. The crime applies when the dissemination or publication is intended to harm the liberty or welfare of an identifiable person.