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NY S05167
Bill
Status
2/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Amends Penal Law section 120.05 to classify assault on airport employees as second-degree assault, a Class D felony
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Covers a wide range of airport workers including flight crew members, flight attendants, terminal cleaners, cabin cleaners, wheelchair assist employees, baggage handlers, skycaps, ticket agents, customer service employees, security guards, queue management employees, shuttle bus drivers, and tarmac workers
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Protection applies only when employees are performing assigned duties or activities directly related to their airport services
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Employees of any airport, airport authority, or company (public or private) that performs services at an airport in New York State are covered
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Deems assault on certain employees assigned to an airport, while in performance of their assigned duties, or in direct relation thereto, to be assault in the second degree.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026