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Senator · Senate District 5
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BILL NUMBER:S5198
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to expanding the definition of the offense of menacing a police officer or peace officer
Purpose of bill
This legislation will expand the definition of menacing a police or piece officer by adding "dangerous instrument."
Summary of provisions
Section 1 Amends Section 120.18 of the penal law by adding "dangerous instrument" to the definition of menacing a police officer or a peace officer.
Section 2 gives effective date.
Justification
Police and peace officers risk their lives every day protecting the safety of New Yorkers. By adding "dangerous instrument" to the current law, any person who attempts to menace a police officer with a weapon or instrument undefined within the current law can be charged with a class D felony.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date upon which it shall have become a law.
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