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NY A10282

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alicia Hyndman

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new second-degree assault offense for intentionally causing physical injury to a retired police officer based on a belief about that officer's involvement in a previous arrest of the assailant while on active duty

  • Establishes a first-degree assault charge when serious physical injury is intentionally caused to a retired police officer under the same retribution-related circumstances

  • Both offenses apply whether the injury is caused to the targeted retired officer or to a third person during the assault

  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law

  • Introduced by Assembly Member Hyndman on February 20, 2026 and referred to the Committee on Codes

Legislative Description

Establishes a new assault crime for an assault on a retired police officer who previously arrested the assailant; establishes that assaulting such a retired police officer with intent to seek retribution is assault in the first degree.

Last Action

referred to codes

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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