Bill > S07103

This bill reclassifies the offense of resisting arrest from a class A misdemeanor to a class E felony, which represents a significant escalation in the legal consequences for this crime. The change means that individuals charged with resisting arrest will now face more serious legal penalties, including potentially longer potential prison sentences and a felony record. Additionally, the bill amends the criminal procedure law to explicitly exclude resisting arrest (under penal law section 205.30) from offenses that can be handled with an appearance ticket, which means that individuals arrested for this offense will be less likely to be released quickly and will need to go through more formal booking and legal processing. By making these changes, the bill appears to be aimed at creating stronger deterrents and more serious consequences for individuals who resist law enforcement officers during an arrest, potentially signaling a legislative intent to increase penalties for actions that obstruct police work.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7103