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NY S08895
NY S08895Establishes a new assault crime for an assault on a retired police officer who previously arrested the assailant; establishes that assaulting such a retired police officer with intent to seek retribution is assault in the first degree.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to assaulting a retired police officer
AI Summary
This bill amends New York's penal law to create new offenses related to assaulting retired police officers. Specifically, it establishes a new crime for causing physical injury to a retired police officer with the intent to retaliate for that officer's past actions during an arrest, classifying this as assault in the first degree if serious physical injury is intended or caused. The bill also clarifies that the term "police officer" as used in these provisions refers to individuals defined as such under subdivision thirty-four of section 1.20 of the criminal procedure law, which generally includes uniformed officers of police forces.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8895 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08895&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08895 |
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