Criminalizes harassment of a child in New York; establishes private right of action.

New York S07469 makes it a crime to intentionally or knowingly harass, annoy, or alarm a child or their parent or guardian. This includes physical contact, following or lying in wait, recording without consent, and publishing identifying information without consent. The bill also establishes a private right of action for parents or guardians to seek remedies such as damages and injunctive relief. Criminal harassment of a child is classified as a class A misdemeanor.

Criminalizes harassment of a child in New York; establishes private right of action.

New York S07469 makes it a crime to intentionally or knowingly harass, annoy, or alarm a child or their parent or guardian. This includes physical contact, following or lying in wait, recording without consent, and publishing identifying information without consent. The bill also establishes a private right of action for parents or guardians to seek remedies such as damages and injunctive relief. Criminal harassment of a child is classified as a class A misdemeanor.