Bill > S03638

This bill establishes a new criminal offense of obstructing a police officer in New York state law, which would be classified as a class E felony. Under this proposed law, a person commits this offense by intentionally interfering with or attempting to inhibit a police officer or peace officer while they are performing their official duties. Specific examples of obstruction include actions such as spitting on an officer, throwing or spilling items at an officer, pushing, shoving, kicking, physically impeding an officer, or subjecting an officer to unwanted physical contact. The bill adds this new provision to the penal code as section 195.09, creating a legal framework that provides clear definitions and consequences for interfering with law enforcement personnel during the execution of their professional responsibilities. The law would go into effect 30 days after its passage, giving law enforcement and the public time to become aware of the new statutory requirements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3638