Bill > A09550

This bill amends the penal law to include assaulting an operator or crew member of a passenger commuter ferry within the definition of assault in the second degree, a felony offense. Previously, this specific category of ferry personnel was not explicitly listed, and the bill clarifies that causing physical injury with intent to do so to these individuals, who are defined by their connection to passenger commuter ferries as outlined in subdivision (n) of section three hundred of the tax law, will now be prosecuted under this existing assault charge. The bill takes effect immediately.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9550