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Relates to establishing the crime of allurement of a minor through electronic means
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Steven Englebright
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BILL NUMBER:S5263
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to establishing the crime of allurement of a minor through electronic means
Purpose or general idea of bill
Establishes a criminal penalty against an adult who uses an electronic device to sexually lure a minor and an enhanced penalty for repeat offenders.
Summary of specific provisions
Section One amends the penal law by adding a new section 263.17 and 263.18, establishing the crime of allurement of a minor through electronic means in the second degree and allurement of a minor through electronic means in the first degree. Allurement in the second degree is classified as an A misdemeanor, and allurement in the first degree is classified as an E felony. Allurement will not include sexual communications from one minor to another, nor will it include sexual communications between persons age 18 with persons age 15 and over, nor communications with persons age 21 and under with persons age 17. These provisions correlate with the age of consent currently contained in other sections of the penal law.
Section Two is the effective date.
Justification
Adult predators use computers, iPhones, and other electronic devices to lure underage minors for the purpose of sexual contact. By establishing the crime of allurement of a minor through electronic means, the police will be able to obtain a search warrant to inspect other electronic devices owned by the predator, to determine if other minor victims exist. In many cases, when a predator is caught, the police investigation reveals that other children have been victimized. Television shows, such as "Perverted Justice" and "To Catch a Predator" have highlighted the prevalence of technology being used to lure children. The predators caught on camera often claim that they are first time offenders, but police investigations have proven the opposite.
Prior legislative history
New Bill
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None
Effective date
This act shall take effect ninety days after becoming law.
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