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NY S08895
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Addabbo
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AI Summary
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Creates a new category of assault in the second degree (Section 120.05) for intentionally causing physical injury to a retired police officer based on a belief about that officer's involvement in a previous arrest of the assailant
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Establishes assault in the first degree (Section 120.10) when a person intends to cause serious physical injury to a retired police officer due to beliefs about the officer's role in a prior arrest
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Applies specifically to retribution-motivated attacks where the assailant targets a retired officer connected to their own past arrest while the officer was on active duty
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Covers injuries caused to both the targeted retired officer and any third parties harmed during such an assault
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Establishes a new assault crime for an assault on a retired police officer who previously arrested the assailant; establishes that assaulting such a retired police officer with intent to seek retribution is assault in the first degree.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/13/2026