New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S1822 — Prohibits speech-based defenses to actions brought against an individual for the unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits using speech-based defenses in cases of unlawfully sharing intimate images.

This bill makes it so that individuals cannot use certain speech-based defenses if they are sued for unlawfully sharing intimate images. It specifically targets the unlawful dissemination and publication of such images.

Summary

Prohibits speech-based defenses to actions brought against an individual for the unlawful dissemination of publication of an intimate image.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. PRINT NUMBER 1822A

  2. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES

  3. REFERRED TO CODES

  4. REFERRED TO CODES

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1822 do?
Prohibits speech-based defenses to actions brought against an individual for the unlawful dissemination of publication of an intimate image.
Who sponsors S1822?
S1822 is sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez.
What is the current status of S1822?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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