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NY S07039
Bill
Status
3/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Lanza
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AI Summary
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Creates a new crime of assault of a patient in a mental health or developmental disability facility under Penal Law § 120.05-a
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Applies when a person intentionally causes physical injury to a patient residing in a facility operated, licensed, or certified by the Office of Mental Health or the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
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Classifies this offense as a Class C felony, which carries a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison
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Takes effect on the first of November following enactment into law
Legislative Description
Establishes the class C felony of assault of a patient in a mental health or developmental disability facility, for the intentional causation of physical injury to a patient residing in a facility operated, licensed or certified by the office of mental health or the office for people with developmental disabilities.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026