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NY S00629
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Toby Stavisky
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AI Summary
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Adds a new subdivision to the assault in the third degree statute (Penal Law § 120.00) specifically covering assaults against transit workers and passengers
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Covers physical injury caused to operators, drivers, or passengers on buses, taxicabs, aerial tramways, subways, or other motor vehicles used for transporting persons for hire
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Also protects school bus drivers, station agents, and ticket agents for transportation entities
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Requires the assailant to know or reasonably should know the victim is performing their duties (for workers) or is a passenger
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to assault in the third degree by a person against an operator, driver or passenger on a bus, taxicab, aerial tramway, subway or other motor vehicle.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026