Bill > A01746

This bill, named the "Auxiliary Police Officers Yevgeniy Marshalik and Nicholas Pekearo Memorial Act", expands legal protections for members of auxiliary police programs organized by state or local police departments by categorizing them similarly to regular police officers and peace officers in several key criminal statutes. Specifically, the bill amends multiple sections of the New York penal law to include auxiliary police program members in provisions related to assault, homicide, and other serious crimes when they are on duty. These changes mean that if someone intentionally injures or kills an on-duty auxiliary police officer while they are performing their official duties, they can be charged with more serious felony offenses, such as assault on a police officer or aggravated manslaughter, just as they would be if the victim were a full-time sworn police officer. The modifications apply to various scenarios, including preventing an officer from performing a lawful duty, causing physical or serious physical injury, or causing the death of an auxiliary police officer. The bill aims to recognize the important role auxiliary police officers play in supporting local law enforcement and to provide them with legal protections equivalent to those of regular police officers. The act is set to take effect on the first of November following its passage into law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1746