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NY A10989
Bill
Status
9/9/2020
Primary Sponsor
Steve Stern
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AI Summary
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Creates new crime of "assault on a police officer causing physical injury" classified as a class C felony, with specific penalties for assaults on police officers that cause physical injury.
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Increases penalty for "assault on a peace officer, police officer, firefighter or emergency medical services professional" causing serious physical injury from class C felony to class B felony.
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Increases penalty for "aggravated assault upon a police officer or a peace officer" from class B felony to class A felony.
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Expands definition of assault offenses to include acts of releasing or failing to control an animal with intent to obstruct the lawful activity of protected professionals including peace officers, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, nurses, and other specified public servants.
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Effective immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Increases the penalties for assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians causing physical injury or serious physical injury.
Last Action
referred to codes
9/9/2020