Bill > A03329

This bill establishes a new criminal offense called "obstructing a police officer" in the New York State Penal Law, which would be classified as a class E felony. The offense is defined as intentionally interfering with or inhibiting a police officer or peace officer while they are performing their official duties. Specific examples of obstruction include spitting on an officer, throwing or spilling items at or on an officer, pushing, shoving, kicking, physically impeding the officer, or subjecting the officer to any physical contact that prevents them from carrying out their duties. By creating this specific statute, the bill aims to provide legal protection for law enforcement officers and establish clear consequences for actions that deliberately hinder their work. The new law would take effect thirty days after it is signed into law, giving time for law enforcement and judicial systems to prepare for its implementation.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3329