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NY S08942
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Monica Martinez
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AI Summary
- Amends New York Penal Law section 120.05 to add employees of public benefit corporations that supply water to state residents to the list of protected workers under assault in the second degree statutes
- Creates new subdivision 11-d establishing assault in the second degree when a person intentionally causes physical injury to a water authority employee performing their lawful duties
- Elevates assault against water authority employees from a misdemeanor to a class D felony, matching protections already provided to police officers, firefighters, nurses, and emergency medical personnel
- Applies to employees of entities governed by article five of the public authorities law that supply water to residents
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Elevates assault to a felony when committed against a water authority employee in the course of performing their duties.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Codes1/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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