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This bill amends the New York penal law to explicitly protect registered security guards in hospitals and health care facilities from assault, making such assault a class D felony. Specifically, the bill modifies existing law to add registered security guards to the list of protected professionals, such as police officers, nurses, and emergency medical personnel, who are afforded special legal protections. Under the revised law, if someone intentionally prevents a registered security guard in a hospital or health care facility from performing their lawful duties by causing physical injury, they can be charged with a more serious criminal offense. The amendment updates two subdivisions of section 120.05 of the penal law to include language that specifically mentions registered security guards, expanding the legal safeguards for these workers who play a critical role in maintaining safety in medical settings. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, providing immediate enhanced legal protection for security personnel working in healthcare environments.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1150