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NY S08856

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/21/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jack Martins

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Penal Law Section 120.11 to remove the requirement that aggravated assault upon a police officer or peace officer be committed "by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument"
  • Aggravated assault upon a police officer or peace officer remains a Class B felony
  • The offense still requires intent to cause serious physical injury to a person the perpetrator knows or reasonably should know is a police officer or peace officer engaged in official duties
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Removes the deadly weapon or dangerous instrument requirement from aggravated assault upon a police officer or peace officer.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

3/21/2024

Committee Referrals

Codes3/21/2024

Full Bill Text

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