New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 263.15 — Promoting a sexual performance by a child
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 263: Sexual Performance By a Child, New York Penal Law.
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Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 263.15
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.
263.15 Promoting a sexual performance by a child.
A person is guilty of promoting a sexual performance by a child when,
knowing the character and content thereof, such person produces, directs
or promotes any performance which includes sexual conduct by a child
less than seventeen years of age, including a performance created or
altered by digitization as defined in section 245.15 of this part.
Promoting a sexual performance by a child is a class D felony.
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What class of felony is promoting a sexual performance by a child in New York?
Promoting a sexual performance by a child is a Class D Felony in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 263.15.
Which New York statute covers promoting a sexual performance by a child?
Promoting a sexual performance by a child is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 263.15 (Promoting a sexual performance by a child).
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