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History
- Referred to codes
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 58–2
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.140
- Referred to codes
- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to codes
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 57–4
Show 6 earlier actions
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1305
- Print number 4379a
- Amend and recommit to codes
- Referred to codes
Companion bill
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Relates to assault on a member of the military or reserves
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Amy Paulin
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4379A
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to assault on a member of the military or reserves
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill provides that it shall be a class C felony to commit an assault against a member of the military or reserves, when the accused committed said assault with the intention of preventing the member of the military or reserves from performing their lawful duty.
Summary of specific provisions
Sections One adds the definition of "member of the military or reserves" to the penal law.
Section Two provides that it shall be a class C felony to commit an assault against a member of the military or reserves, when the accused committed said assault with the intention of preventing the member from performing their lawful duty.
Section Three provides the effective date.
Existing law
It is currently a class C felony to commit such an assault against a peace officer, police officer, fireman, or emergency medical services professionals.
Justification
Like police officers, fireman, peace officers and emergency medical technicians, members of the military and reserve components serve an important role in the protection of the general public. While considered heroes to most, there are some who wish to harm these brave men and women. The members of our military and reserve components stand for freedom and are symbols of our democracy. Unfortunately, this has made them a target of the aggression of our enemies. This legislation will deter individuals from committing an assault against a member of the military or reserves and will ensure that those who do harm our service members are punished to the fullest extent of the law.
Prior legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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