Amd §§120.05, 120.08 & 120.11, add §120.05-a, Pen L
Increases the penalties for assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians causing physical injury or serious physical injury.
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A2180
SPONSOR: Stern TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to increasing the penalties
for assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters and emer-
gency medical technicians
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
The purpose of this bill is to enhance public safety by deterring crimi-
nal acts of assault on emergency first responders.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1: amends subdivision 3 of section 120.05 of the penal law, as
amended by chapter 267 of the laws of 2016
Section 2: amends the penal law by adding a new section 120.05-a
Section 3: amends section 120.08 of the penal law, as amended by chapter
476 of the laws of 2018
Section 4: amends section 120.11 of the penal law, as amended by chapter
283 of the laws of 1993.
Section 5: sets the effective date
JUSTIFICATION:
Members of law enforcement and emergency first responders risk their
lives on a daily basis in service to our state and communities. While
these brave men and women are considered heroes by most, there are some
individuals who have targeted public protection professionals and first
responders and have carried out heinous crimes against them.
By increasing criminal penalties for persons convicted of assaulting
these emergency response workers, we can deter future occurrences and
ensure that those defendants who target our heroes are punished to the
fullest extent of the law.
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2021-2022: A4996 - Referred to Codes
2020: A10989 - Referred to Codes
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.
