Bill > S00535

This bill modifies the existing New York penal law by removing the requirement that aggravated assault upon a police officer or peace officer must involve a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument. Currently, the law specifies that an individual commits aggravated assault when they intentionally cause serious physical injury to a police officer or peace officer during the performance of their official duties using a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument. The proposed amendment eliminates the weapon-specific language, which means that any intentional serious physical injury caused to a police officer or peace officer during their official duties would now constitute aggravated assault, regardless of whether a weapon was used. The offense remains classified as a class B felony, maintaining the same level of potential punishment. By removing the weapon requirement, the bill appears to broaden the circumstances under which an individual can be charged with aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer, potentially providing greater protection for police and peace officers in the line of duty.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S535