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NY S01037

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Palumbo

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Penal Law Section 265.35 to add a new subdivision creating a specific offense for discharging a firearm at first responders

  • Makes it a class B felony to willfully discharge a loaded firearm or gunpowder-propelled gun while pointed or aimed at a peace officer, police officer, corrections officer, firefighter, or emergency medical services professional

  • Applies regardless of whether the shooter acted with or without malice

  • Takes effect 30 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Relates to the unlawful discharge of a loaded firearm toward any police officer, firefighter, corrections officer, peace officer, or emergency medical services personnel.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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