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NY S08873
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steven Rhoads
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AI Summary
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Upgrades assault on a peace officer, police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical services professional from a class C felony to a class B violent felony under New York Penal Law Section 120.08
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Applies when a person intentionally causes serious physical injury to first responders to prevent them from performing lawful duties
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Adds the offense to the list of class B violent felony offenses in Section 70.02, alongside crimes such as manslaughter, rape, and robbery in the first degree
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Removes the offense from the class C violent felony category where it was previously classified
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Takes effect on the first of November following enactment
Legislative Description
Enacts the "first responders assault prevention act" which increases the offense classification for assault on a peace officer, police officer, firefighter or emergency medical services professional from a class C felony to a class B felony.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/13/2026