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- Substituted by A3103A
- Amended on third reading 4018a
- Vote reconsidered - restored to third reading
- Returned to senate
- Recalled from assembly
- Referred to codes
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 60–1
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.11
- Referred to codes
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- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to codes
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.308
- Referred to codes
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Adds registered nurse and licensed practical nurse to assault of emergency medical professionals and provides for class C and D felonies for physical injury to them
Signed by Governor · Sponsor David Koon
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4018A
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to assault on certain emergency medical professionals
Purpose or general idea of bill
To add registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to the definition of assault of emergency medical professionals and to provide for a Class D felony charge for physical injury caused to these individuals.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends subdivision 3 of section 120.05 of the penal law, as amended by chapter 45 of the laws of2008 by including registered nurse and licensed practical nurse in the definition of those emergency services professionals, an assault upon whom constitutes a class D felony.
Section 2 amends subdivision 11 of Section 120.05 of the penal law as amended by chapter 45 of the laws of 2008 by including registered nurse and licensed practical nurse in the definition of those emergency services professionals, an assault upon whom constitutes a class D felony.
Section 3 sets the effective date.
Justification
Each year, countless acts of violence are inflicted upon emergency medical professionals while in the line of duty. They are subject to intimidation., harassment, physical assault and numerous other forms of emotional, verbal and physical abuse that include choking, stabbing and threatening. An unfortunate element of this abuse is that a large percentage goes unreported, thus allowing patients to not be held responsible for their actions. The unpunished behavior, which leads to lower job satisfaction and increased staff shortages, sends a message to those present that violence or abuse is an acceptable means of expression. Because the health care field is experiencing an overwhelming shortage of nurses, it is imperative that every measure be taken to ensure the protection of their safety. It is most important to visibly establish that violent or abusive reactions are not appropriate and have severe consequences. By amending the existing definition of assault as a Class D felony on emergency medical services professionals to include registered nurses and licensed practical nurses along with peace officers, police officers and firefighters, an important standard will be established within the medical field that violence against medical professionals is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.
Prior legislative history
2003-2004: A.9463 2005-2006: A.494 2007-2008: A.6186
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
The first of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become law.
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