Adds that a person is guilty of computer tampering in the third degree when they intentionally enter or alter in any manner or destroy computer material indicating that a person did or did not receive a vaccination that is reported to the New York state immunization information system or the New York city immunization registry.
Impact
If passed, S07921 would classify the act of tampering with vaccination records as a class E felony. This change signals a heightened seriousness regarding the integrity of health data in New York State, aiming to protect the validity of immunization status while also serving as a deterrent against dishonest practices that could undermine public health initiatives. The law, therefore, enhances current provisions surrounding computer tampering by introducing stipulations specifically related to vaccination records.
Summary
S07921 aims to amend the penal law concerning the crime of computer tampering in the third degree. The proposed legislation specifically targets individuals who intentionally enter, alter, or destroy computer material that indicates whether a person has received a vaccination reported to the New York state immunization information system or the New York City immunization registry. This amendment is significant as it adds a new dimension to computer tampering laws, focusing directly on vaccination records, which have garnered much attention amid health concerns and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding S07921 may include concerns about privacy, individual rights, and the implications of criminalizing actions related to personal health information. Some advocates may argue that the bill could lead to disproportionate penalties for individuals who may inadvertently tamper with records, raising ethical issues regarding the enforcement of health data protections. Additionally, as vaccination statuses often intersect with personal and sensitive information, the bill's implications might provoke debates on the balance between public health safety and individual privacy rights.
Same As
Adds that a person is guilty of computer tampering in the third degree when they intentionally enter or alter in any manner or destroy computer material indicating that a person did or did not receive a vaccination that is reported to the New York state immunization information system or the New York city immunization registry.
Adds that a person is guilty of computer tampering in the third degree when they intentionally enter or alter in any manner or destroy computer material indicating that a person did or did not receive a vaccination that is reported to the New York state immunization information system or the New York city immunization registry.
Requires a health care provider who administers an immunization to a person nineteen years of age or older must report such information to the department of health or to the New York city citywide immunization registry unless the person receiving the immunization objects to such reporting.
Requires that a health care provider who administers an immunization to a person nineteen years of age or older must report such information to the department of health or to the New York city citywide immunization registry unless the person receiving the immunization objects to such reporting.
Requires a health care provider who administers an immunization to a person nineteen years of age or older to report such information to the department of health or to the New York city citywide immunization registry unless the person receiving the immunization objects to such reporting.
Provides that a person is guilty of criminal trespass in the third degree if such person is in any portion of this state after entering the state at any location other than a lawful port of entry or border crossing.
Provides that licensed pharmacists may administer certain vaccines where a non-patient specific order exists or immunizations are authorized by the commissioner of health and are recommended for use by the New York state immunization advisory council or are identified by the department of health as necessary to address public health emergencies, outbreaks, or chronic disease prevention.
Relates to the regulation of three-dimensional printed firearms; provides that a person who intentionally sells, distributes, or disposes of a three-dimensional printed firearm is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
Provides that a person is guilty of assault in the second degree when such person recklessly or with intent to cause physical injury to another person causes physical injury to another person in any place, conveyance, or vehicle used for public transportation or public transit; provides that a person is guilty of assault in the first degree when with intent to cause serious physical injury to another person such person causes such injury to such other person in any place, conveyance, or vehicle used for public transportation or public transit.
Provides that a person is guilty of criminal mischief in the third degree when such person intentionally damages property of another person to promote or suppress a political ideology, or otherwise as an expression of political ideology.
Provides that a person is guilty of criminal mischief in the third degree when such person intentionally damages property of another person to promote or suppress a political ideology, or otherwise as an expression of political ideology.