Bill > S05374

This bill proposes to increase the criminal classifications for certain assaults on law enforcement officers and emergency services professionals by elevating their felony levels. Specifically, the bill changes three sections of the New York Penal Law: assault in the second degree involving a police officer would be elevated from a class D to a class C felony, assault on a peace officer, police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical services professional would be raised from a class C to a class B felony, and aggravated assault upon a police officer or peace officer would be increased from a class B to a class A felony. These changes effectively make the criminal penalties more severe for offenses involving violence against first responders and law enforcement personnel. By increasing the felony classification, the bill suggests a legislative intent to provide stronger legal protections and deterrents for attacks on these essential public service workers. The act is designed to take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5374