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NY S07720
Bill
Status
8/17/2012
Primary Sponsor
Martin Golden
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AI Summary
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Adds two new subdivisions to Penal Law Section 120.05 to create enhanced assault charges specifically targeting employees of local social services districts
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Subdivision 3-a criminalizes causing physical injury to social services employees investigating or responding to child abuse or neglect, or providing public assistance, with intent to prevent them from performing their duties; includes assault through releasing or failing to control an animal
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Subdivision 11-a criminalizes causing physical injury to social services employees involved in investigating or responding to abuse or neglect of vulnerable elderly persons or incompetent/physically disabled persons, with intent to cause such injury or prevent job performance
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Effective date is November 1st of the year following the bill's enactment
Legislative Description
Enhances the criminal penalties for assaulting certain employees of a local social services district while in the performance of their duties; elevates it to assault in the second degree, a class D felony.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.434
8/17/2012