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A 7836

Relates to computer-related crimes

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Griffin

A 7836 seeks to overhaul New York computer-crime laws, potentially redefining offenses, tightening penalties, and expanding investigative powers, subject to enacted text.

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Bill Summary · A 7836

Summary: Assembly Bill A 7836 – Relates to computer-related crimes

What this bill is

  • A Assembly (A) bill titled “Relates to computer-related crimes,” introduced in the 2025 session.
  • Introduced on April 11, 2025.
  • Primary sponsor: Judy Griffin.
  • Status: Referred to the Codes Committee (listed twice in the legislative actions).

Bill basics

  • Bill Number: A 7836
  • Title: Relates to computer-related crimes
  • Classification: Bill (Assembly measure)
  • Purpose: The specific text and provisions of A 7836 are not provided in the information available here. Therefore, the exact changes to law, definitions, penalties, or enforcement mechanisms cannot be enumerated from this summary alone.

Status and procedural posture

  • Status: Referred to Codes (the Assembly’s Codes Committee), which handles legislation affecting criminal law and related statutory provisions.
  • Legislative actions:
    • 2025-04-11: Referred to Codes (listed twice in the provided actions)
  • Typical path: After referral to Codes, the bill may be subject to committee review, potential amendments, and votes before advancing to the floor for further action. If approved, it would move to the Senate or undergo companion consideration, depending on the chamber’s process and companion bills.

Sponsor and related legislation

  • Primary sponsor: Judy Griffin.
  • Related (prior-session) bills and companions:
    • S 7382, S 4670, S 2475, S 5186, S 2730 (all prior-session Senate references)
    • S 3693 (companion) appears twice (indicating potential parallel Senate versions)
  • These related matters suggest ongoing or previously considered efforts to address computer-related crimes, potentially with parallel Senate and Assembly workflows.

What is known vs. unknown

  • Known: Basic metadata (title, sponsor, status, introduction date, and related bills). The actual provisions, amendments, definitions, penalties, or enforcement changes are not included in the provided information.
  • Unknown: The bill’s specific changes to criminal law, including scope (e.g., unauthorized access, data breaches, malware, ransomware, child safety-related provisions, penalties, jurisdiction, investigative procedures, and safe harbors).

Potential impact (general expectations)

  • If enacted, A 7836 could modify definitions or penalties for computer-related offenses, update investigative powers, or create new offenses related to cybersecurity in New York.
  • The exact impact depends on the enacted text, including who is liable, what acts are criminalized, and the severity of penalties.
  • Stakeholders potentially affected include individuals, businesses (especially those handling data and networks), law enforcement, and judiciary administrators.

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor the bill’s text and amendments on the New York State Assembly website, using the bill number A 7836.
  • Track companion Senate actions (S 3693 and other related Senate measures listed) for parallel movement.
  • Review committee reports from Codes for any proposed changes or fiscal notes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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