New York S07506 amends the public officers law to criminalize the unauthorized release of sealed records by public officers or their employees.

New York S07506 amends the public officers law by adding a new section that criminalizes the unauthorized release of sealed records. Public officers or their employees who intentionally disclose sealed records to unauthorized persons face a class B misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000. The bill defines "sealed record" as any record required to be sealed under specified sections of the criminal procedure law or family court act. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York S07506 amends the public officers law to criminalize the unauthorized release of sealed records by public officers or their employees.

New York S07506 amends the public officers law by adding a new section that criminalizes the unauthorized release of sealed records. Public officers or their employees who intentionally disclose sealed records to unauthorized persons face a class B misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000. The bill defines "sealed record" as any record required to be sealed under specified sections of the criminal procedure law or family court act. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.