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NY A10282
Bill
Status
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alicia Hyndman
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AI Summary
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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
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Establishes a first-degree assault charge when serious physical injury is intentionally caused to a retired police officer under the same retribution-related circumstances
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Both offenses apply whether the injury is caused to the targeted retired officer or to a third person during the assault
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
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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