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NY S07355

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Lanza

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Penal Law Section 120.08 to add "social worker" to the list of protected professionals alongside peace officers, police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services professionals

  • Makes it a Class C felony to cause serious physical injury to a social worker with intent to prevent them from performing a lawful duty

  • Class C felonies in New York carry a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison

  • Takes effect on the first of November following enactment into law

Legislative Description

Provides that conviction of assault on a social worker which prevents them from performing a lawful duty is a felony.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes4/10/2025

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