{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "156.25", "citation": "Penal Law § 156.25", "heading": "Computer tampering in the third degree", "text": ["§ 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."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/156.25", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A person commits third-degree computer tampering by committing fourth-degree computer tampering and:\n- **(1)** intending to **commit, attempt, or further any felony**;\n- **(2)** having a prior conviction under this article or § 165.15(11);\n- **(3)** intentionally **altering or destroying computer material**;\n- **(4)** intentionally **altering or destroying data or a program causing total damage exceeding $1,000**; or\n- **(5)** intentionally **entering, altering, or destroying material stating whether someone received a COVID-19 vaccination**. ★\nIt is a **class E felony**.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/156.25", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}