What's happening
This bill makes it a crime to intentionally injure state or local government employees while they are performing their duties.
Why it matters
Expands Protections to More Workers. By specifically including employees of the state, local governments, public authorities, and public benefit corporations, this law extends legal protections to a wide range of public sector workers, not just traditional law enforcement or emergency personnel.
Creates a Deterrent Against Violence. Making it a crime to intentionally injure government employees while they are working aims to deter assaults and violence against civil servants, potentially making public service roles safer.
Signals the Value of Public Service. The bill sends a strong message that harming public employees—while they are performing their duties—will not be tolerated, reinforcing respect for those who deliver essential services.
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Protect Government Workers from Assault
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1059
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 14, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. BRONSON -- read once and referred to the Committee on Codes
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to assaults against certain employees of state and local government agencies
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 120.05 of the penal law is amended by adding a new subdivision 15 to read as follows:
15. With intent to cause physical injury to an employee of New York state or any of its political subdivisions or of a public authority or a public benefit corporation, he or she causes physical injury to such employee while such employee is performing his or her duties.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD04623-01-9
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