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Introduced
07/12/2023
07/12/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 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 Penal Law of New York. The bill defines this offense as intentionally interfering with or inhibiting a police officer or peace officer from performing their official duties, such as by spitting, throwing items, or physically impeding the officer. The new offense would be classified as a class E felony.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES (on 01/03/2024)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S7596 | 07/12/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S07596&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S07596 | 07/12/2023 |
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