Bill > S00222

This bill creates a new criminal offense called "assault on a straphanger" in New York state law, which makes it a class C felony to intentionally strike, shove, kick, or otherwise physically cause another person to fall onto subway tracks. The legislation specifically targets dangerous actions that could potentially cause serious injury or death to subway passengers, and it adds this offense to the list of violent felonies in the state's penal code. By classifying this action as a class C felony, the bill ensures that individuals who deliberately push or cause someone to fall onto subway tracks can be prosecuted with significant criminal penalties, reflecting the serious nature of such an action and providing legal protection for subway riders. The bill, known as the "straphanger protection act," is designed to deter violent actions in public transit spaces and hold perpetrators accountable for potentially life-threatening behavior.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S222