Bill > S07831

This bill amends the Penal Law to deem assault on certain employees assigned to an airport, while in the performance of their assigned duties or in direct relation to such duties, as assault in the second degree. The key provisions expand the definition of assault in the second degree to include assaults on flight crew members, flight attendants, terminal cleaners, cabin cleaners, facilities cleaners, wheelchair assist employees, baggage handlers, skycaps, ticket agents, customer service employees, security guards, queue management employees, shuttle bus drivers, and any other employees whose duties require them to work on the tarmac, when these employees are performing their assigned duties at an airport in New York State.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S7831