Bill > A05839

This bill establishes a new criminal offense called "aggravated obstructing emergency medical services" in the New York penal law. Under this new law, a person can be charged with a class E felony if they intentionally and unreasonably obstruct emergency medical services personnel (such as paramedics, emergency technicians, or medical response units) while performing their duties, and either block vehicular traffic or create a situation that poses a risk of serious physical injury to others. The bill also amends the vehicle and traffic law to allow for the seizure and forfeiture of motor vehicles associated with this new offense, similar to existing provisions for unlicensed vehicle operation. This means that if someone is found guilty of aggravated obstructing emergency medical services, their vehicle could potentially be seized and forfeited. The law is designed to protect emergency medical personnel and ensure they can perform their critical life-saving duties without interference or undue risk. The bill will take effect 30 days after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5839