Bill

A 6794

Relates to establishing the crime of larceny by cyber extortion

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Griffin and 1 co-sponsor

Creates a new crime: larceny by cyber extortion, punishing theft obtained through online coercion and outlining its elements, penalties, and affected victims.

REFERRED TO CODES

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Bill Summary · A 6794

Summary: Assembly Bill A 6794 — Relates to establishing the crime of larceny by cyber extortion

Overview

A 6794 is an Assembly bill introduced on March 14, 2025, that would establish a new crime called “larceny by cyber extortion.” The bill is currently referred to the Codes committee in the Assembly.

Purpose and intent

The primary intent, as stated by the bill’s title, is to create a statutory offense of larceny when committed through cyber extortion.
This signals a legislative effort to address crimes where property is obtained via coercive online threats or manipulation.

Key provisions and changes (as available)

Specific text, definitions, elements of the offense, penalties, defenses, and enforcement mechanisms are not included in the provided materials.
What can be confirmed from the information available:
- Establishment of a distinct offense: larceny by cyber extortion.
- The bill would presumably specify elements required to convict, applicable penalties, and any related statutory provisions (but these details are not shown here).

Note: Without the bill’s full text, the exact statutory language, thresholds (e.g., value of property, scope of “cyber extortion” acts), and any exemptions or aggravating factors remain unspecified.

Who would be affected

Potential defendants: individuals accused of engaging in larceny by cyber extortion.
Law enforcement and prosecutors: would need to apply a new offense with its defined elements and penalties.
Victims of cyber extortion seeking restitution or related remedies could be impacted through the new criminal framework.
Possible interactions with federal cybercrime or other state statutes, depending on the conduct and jurisdiction.

Legislative status and timeline

Introduced: March 14, 2025.
Status: REFERRED TO CODES (Assembly) as of March 14, 2025.
Legislative actions logged:
- 2025-03-14: REFERRED TO CODES (listed twice in the provided record).
Related bills and companion measures:
- Related Assembly bills: A 8561 (prior-session), A 2301 (prior-session).
- Senate companion: S 83 (listed as a companion; appears twice in the record).

Implications and next steps

If enacted, the bill would create a new criminal offense that primary focuses on theft achieved through cyber extortion.
Key next steps for readers: monitor committee action in Codes, review the bill’s full text when available to understand elements, penalties, and defenses; check for Senate companion S 83 for parallel consideration.

Note

The summary reflects the information provided. The actual bill text would specify definitions, elements, penalties, and procedural details necessary to fully understand its scope and impact.

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