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NY Governor Signs Law Criminalizing Sharing Images of Crime Victims

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Caroline’s/Bianca's Law into law today, making it a criminal offense to disseminate images of the victim of a criminal offense. The law was enacted by the state legislature last June after more than a decade of lobbying.

New York Moving Forward With New Law Regulating Photo Sharing Of Victims

The State of New York is poised to adopt a new law that will make it a criminal offense to disseminate images of the victim of a criminal offense. The new law, referred to as the Grieving Families Act and/or Bianca and Caroline’s Law, is a new alternative to address an ongoing problem.

Curt Varone has over 45 years of fire service experience and 35 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. His background includes 29 years as a career firefighter in Providence (retiring as a Deputy Assistant Chief), as well as volunteer and paid on call experience. He is the author of two books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services, (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022) and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine writing the Fire Law column.

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