Bill > S08942

This bill amends New York's penal law to elevate assaults against employees of public benefit corporations that supply water to residents to a felony offense when committed in the course of their duties. Specifically, it adds a new subdivision to existing law that makes it a felony to intentionally cause physical injury to such an employee while they are performing their lawful duties related to supplying water. This expands the protections previously afforded to other public servants, such as police officers, firefighters, and nurses, to include these essential water authority workers.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8942