Bill > A03282

This bill amends the New York State Penal Law to expand the definition of second-degree assault by adding a new provision that makes it a crime to intentionally cause physical injury to an employee of New York state, its political subdivisions, public authorities, or public benefit corporations while that employee is performing their official duties. The bill builds upon existing assault protections, specifically an earlier provision protecting process servers, and now extends similar legal protections to a broader range of government and public sector employees. By classifying such intentional attacks as second-degree assault, the bill provides enhanced legal recourse and potentially more serious criminal penalties for individuals who deliberately harm public employees during the course of their work. The legislation appears aimed at protecting workers who provide essential services and may face increased risks of violence while carrying out their professional responsibilities.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3282