Expands the definition of aggravated harassment in the second degree to include electronic communications.

This bill amends the penal law to include contacts via text, email, private message, direct message, or other electronic communication in the definition of the offense of aggravated harassment in the second degree. The change applies to communications made with the intent to harass or threaten another person, without a purpose of legitimate communication.

Expands the definition of aggravated harassment in the second degree to include electronic communications.

This bill amends the penal law to include contacts via text, email, private message, direct message, or other electronic communication in the definition of the offense of aggravated harassment in the second degree. The change applies to communications made with the intent to harass or threaten another person, without a purpose of legitimate communication.