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Introduced
02/08/2021
02/08/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to establishing the offense of obstructing a police officer
AI Summary
This bill establishes the offense of "obstructing a police officer" in the state of New York. It defines this offense as intentionally interfering with, inhibiting, or attempting to interfere with or inhibit a police officer or peace officer from carrying out their official duties, including by spitting, throwing or spilling items at the officer, or pushing, shoving, kicking, or physically impeding the officer. This new offense is classified as a Class E felony, meaning it carries potential penalties of imprisonment and fines. The bill would take effect 30 days after becoming law.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (29)
Doug Smith (R)*,
Joe Angelino (R),
Ken Blankenbush (R),
Karl Brabenec (R),
Marjorie Byrnes (R),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Dave DiPietro (R),
Jeff Gallahan (R),
Jarett Gandolfo (R),
Jodi Giglio (R),
Joe Giglio (R),
Steve Hawley (R),
Kieran Lalor (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Brian Manktelow (R),
Dave McDonough (R),
John Mikulin (R),
Brian Miller (R),
Melissa Miller (R),
Michael Montesano (R),
Phil Palmesano (R),
Ed Ra (R),
Mike Reilly (R),
John Salka (R),
Matt Simpson (R),
Chris Tague (R),
Mike Tannousis (R),
Mark Walczyk (R),
Mary Beth Walsh (R),
Last Action
referred to codes (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A4804 | 02/09/2021 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A04804&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A04804 | 02/09/2021 |
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