Bill > A06926

This bill makes several important changes to New York state law regarding harassment and aggravated harassment. The bill expands the definition of harassment in the first degree to include nonconsensual transfer of bodily fluids or matter (such as urine, blood, saliva, or feces) onto another person. It also modifies the aggravated harassment in the first degree statute to include two new scenarios: first, intentionally striking, shoving, or kicking certain protected professionals (like peace officers, nurses, firefighters, and others) while preventing them from performing their lawful duties; and second, throwing bodily fluids or matter onto these same protected professionals without their consent. Additionally, the bill updates related sections of the executive law to reflect these changes, ensuring that victims of these expanded forms of harassment can potentially qualify for certain legal protections and support. The new provisions aim to provide stronger legal recourse for victims of intentional, offensive, and potentially harmful acts that go beyond traditional definitions of harassment, with violations potentially classified as misdemeanors or felonies depending on the specific circumstances.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6926