Establishes that threatening to disseminate or publish intimate images is unlawful.
The bill amends the penal law to include threats to disseminate or publish intimate images as unlawful. It applies to still or video images depicting a person with intimate parts exposed or engaging in sexual conduct, including those created or altered by digitization. The person depicted must be reasonably identifiable from the image or accompanying information. The intent to cause harm to the emotional, financial, or physical welfare of another person is required for the offense.
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