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NY S04777
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Ryan
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AI Summary
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Adds a new subdivision to the penal law section 240.30 (aggravated harassment) to criminalize intentionally causing or attempting to cause a first responder to come into contact with saliva
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Covers acts of spitting, throwing, tossing, or expelling saliva at first responders, including correction officers
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Requires the actor to have intent to harass, annoy, threaten, or alarm the first responder
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Applies when the actor knows or reasonably should know the victim is a first responder
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to first responders, including correction officers, coming into contact with saliva by spitting, throwing, tossing, or expelling from or by an individual.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026