A975
An act to amend the Penal Law (Caroline's Law) — 2023-02-07 · Calendar #158
The Senate unanimously passed A975, known as Caroline's Law, an act to amend the Penal Law to make it a felony for police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians to post victim photos on the internet. The bill received 60 affirmative votes. Sen. Scarcella-Spanton explained her support, noting the legislation culminated more than a decade of work by her predecessor Sen. Savino and constituent Marty Wimmer, whose daughter Caroline was the subject of such a violation. The bill ensures victims of crime are treated with dignity and respect while honoring Caroline's memory.
PASSED
Ayes: 60
· Nays: 0
Debate Summary
Sen. Scarcella-Spanton explained her vote in support of the bill, known as Caroline's Law, which makes it a felony for police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians to post victim photos on the internet. The legislation was developed over more than a decade in response to a constituent case involving Marty Wimmer and his daughter Caroline.