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Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Strengthening Child Pornography Laws

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ALBANY, N.Y. -

Governor Cuomo signed legislation Friday that strengthens laws against internet access of child pornography.

According to a press release, the new law changes New York's penal law to prohibit individuals from knowingly viewing child pornography on the internet.

"With the strengthening of these laws, we eliminate any loophole to better protect our children from predators," said Governor Cuomo. "By working together, we are ensuring that all New Yorkers, especially children, are kept safe and that justice is rightfully served."

Under the new law, the press release says, anyone who purposefully accesses a website intending to view child pornography will be committing a felony.

In 1996, New York state enacted a law prohibited the possession of child pornography.

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