# New York S 5871: Limits who may bring a private right of action for identifying a victim of a sex offense; only brought by the victim where the information has not otherwise been publicly disclosed

New York S 5871, Limits who may bring a private right of action for identifying a victim of a sex offense; only brought by the victim where the information has not otherwise been publicly disclosed, is a 2025-2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza (Republican); status in committee, last action 2026-01-07 (REFERRED TO CODES) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: New York S 5871
- State: New York
- Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
- Title: Limits who may bring a private right of action for identifying a victim of a sex offense; only brought by the victim where the information has not otherwise been publicly disclosed
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2025-03-03
- Last action: 2026-01-07, REFERRED TO CODES
- Sponsor: Andrew J. Lanza (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Codes
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Andrew J. Lanza (Republican), Senate

## Actions (2)

- 2026-01-07: REFERRED TO CODES (Senate)
- 2025-03-03: REFERRED TO CODES (Senate)

## Bill text

- Original, 2025-03-03: [PDF](https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2025/S5871)

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## Sources
- [Original (PDF)](https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2025/S5871)

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- [S 10643: Relates to labor peace agreements and the cannabis industry wage board; repealer](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NY-S10643-2025)
- [A 5175: Requires certain security features and warning labels on baby monitors](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NY-A5175-2025)
- [A 10052: Extends the effectiveness of the authority of the town of Red Hook to impose re…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NY-A10052-2025)
- [S 9968: Establishes the Harris Hill Volunteer Fire Company Benevolent Association](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NY-S9968-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NY-S5871-2025 (as of 2026-10-15).