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NY S00615
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Palumbo
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AI Summary
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Creates "menacing a police officer or peace officer in the first degree" (Class C felony) for intentionally placing an officer in fear of physical injury by displaying a deadly weapon, knife, or firearm while the officer is performing official duties
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Establishes "menacing a police officer or peace officer in the second degree" (Class D felony) for intentionally throwing or spraying water, urine, or other substances at an officer performing official duties
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Upgrades the existing menacing offense against officers from a Class D to a Class C felony when a weapon is displayed
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Removes the requirement for officers to issue appearance tickets when a person is charged with second-degree menacing of an officer, allowing for custodial arrest instead
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Requires a determinate sentence of imprisonment for second-degree menacing of an officer, with terms ranging from 2 to 8 years
Legislative Description
Establishes the offenses of menacing a police officer or peace officer in the first degree and menacing a police officer or peace officer in the second degree; relates to circumstances under which an officer is not required to issue an appearance ticket; makes conforming changes.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026