New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 156.25 — Computer tampering in the third degree
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 156: Offenses Involving Computers; Definition of Terms, New York Penal Law.
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Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 156.25
Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.
156.25 Computer tampering in the third degree.
A person is guilty of computer tampering in the third degree when he
commits the crime of computer tampering in the fourth degree and:
1. he does so with an intent to commit or attempt to commit or further
the commission of any felony; or
2. he has been previously convicted of any crime under this article or
subdivision eleven of section 165.15 of this chapter; or
3. he intentionally alters in any manner or destroys computer
material; or
4. he intentionally alters in any manner or destroys computer data or
a computer program so as to cause damages in an aggregate amount
exceeding one thousand dollars; or
5. he intentionally enters or alters in any manner or destroys
computer material indicating that a person did or did not receive a
vaccination against COVID-19.
Computer tampering in the third degree is a class E felony.
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What class of felony is computer tampering in the third degree in New York?
Computer tampering in the third degree is a Class E Felony in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 156.25.
Which New York statute covers computer tampering in the third degree?
Computer tampering in the third degree is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 156.25 (Computer tampering in the third degree).
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