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NY S01387
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
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AI Summary
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Adds a new category of first-degree assault for intentionally causing serious physical injury to a first responder or correction officer by exposing them to fentanyl, fentanyl derivatives, or opiates containing these substances
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Exposure methods covered include throwing, tossing, or injecting the substances at the targeted first responder or correction officer
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First responders are defined according to section 3001 of the public health law
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First-degree assault remains classified as a class B felony
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Takes effect on the first of November following enactment, applying only to offenses committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Includes exposing a first responder or correction officer to fentanyl, a fentanyl derivative or an opiate containing fentanyl or a fentanyl derivative in the definition of the offense of assault in the first degree.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026