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NY A06402
NY A06402Relates to the crime of aggravated assault upon a police officer or a peace officer.
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Introduced
03/07/2019
03/07/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to the crime of aggravated assault upon a police officer or a peace officer The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill amends the Penal Law to change the definition of the crime of "aggravated assault upon a police officer or a peace officer." Specifically, it removes the requirement that the assault be committed "by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument" in order for it to be considered a class B felony. The bill aims to broaden the circumstances under which an assault on a police or peace officer can be charged as a more serious felony offense.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (12)
Doug Smith (R)*,
Joe DeStefano (R),
Joe Giglio (R),
Peter Lawrence (R),
John Mikulin (R),
Brian Miller (R),
Michael Montesano (R),
Angelo Morinello (R),
Mike Norris (R),
Tony Palumbo (R),
Andrew Raia (R),
John Salka (R),
Last Action
held for consideration in codes (on 07/17/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A06402&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y | 03/08/2019 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A06402&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A06402 | 03/08/2019 |
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