NY A09108

Establishes new Penal Law § 240.33 making "harassment of an employee by an incarcerated individual" a class B misdemeanor when an incarcerated person intends to harass, annoy, threaten or alarm facility staff.

Covers three prohibited behaviors: displaying or touching intimate parts in view of an employee, intentionally causing an employee to view such conduct, or threatening to cause contact with blood, urine, seminal fluid, or feces.

Applies to incarcerated individuals and detainees in correctional facilities, local correctional facilities, hospitals, and juveniles in secure facilities operated by the Office of Children and Family Services.

Amends Correction Law § 851 to make persons convicted of harassment of an incarcerated individual ineligible to participate in work release programs.

Takes effect 30 days after enactment.