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NY S01611
Bill
Status
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
George Borrello
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AI Summary
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Expands the crime of harassment in the first degree to include striking, shoving, kicking, or otherwise subjecting a school employee to physical contact while they are performing their duties
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Covers attempts or threats to commit such physical contact against school employees, not just completed acts
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Defines "school employee" as any person employed by an elementary or secondary school (public or private), or by the school district or entity administering the school
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Harassment in the first degree remains classified as a class B misdemeanor
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Would take effect on the first of November following enactment
Legislative Description
Provides that a person is guilty of harassment in the first degree, a class B misdemeanor, when such person strikes, shoves, kicks or otherwise subjects a school employee to physical contact or attempts or threatens to do the same while such school employee is engaged in the performance of such person's duties as a school employee.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026