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BILL NUMBER:S3186A
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to assaults upon station cleaners and terminal cleaners
Purpose
An act to amend Chapter 377 of the Laws of 2012 relating to assaults against certain employees of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The intentional causing of physical injury to a station cleaner or terminal cleaner would be classified as a D felony.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends § 120.5(11) of the Penal Code by adding the title station cleaner and terminal cleaner to the group of workers that are afforded protections.
Section 2 outlines effective date as being the first of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
Justification
Each year, transit authorities throughout New York State transport passengers safely to their destinations. Unfortunately, there are an overwhelming number of transit workers who are assaulted while on the job. In 2002, Chapter 598 of the Laws of 2002 was enacted to deter assaults and protect employees from harm while performing their duties.
This bill adds the titles station cleaner and terminal cleaner to the list of covered titles of transit workers pursuant to Chapter 259 of the Laws of 2013.
Station cleaners and terminal cleaners have been increasingly targeted by criminals. Working night shifts in empty stations and terminals, these workers are prime targets for violent crimes. News reports have documented gang attacks on station and terminal cleaners. Attacks on these workers would be considered an assault in the second degree which counts as a class D felony.
Legislative history
2011-12: S.1154 - Reported to Codes 2009-10: S.3764/A.5307 - Passed Senate, Died in Codes 2007-08: S.2373/A.4567 - Passed Senate, Reported out of Codes, Died in Rules Committee 2005-06: S3712/A.6885 - Passed Senate, Died in Assembly Codes Committee
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This bill will take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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