New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A03282

Introduced
1/27/25  
Refer
1/27/25  

Caption

Establishes a person is guilty of assault in the second degree when such person intends 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 while such employee is performing such employee's duties.

Summary

Bill A03282 amends the penal law to establish that a person is guilty of assault in the second degree if they intend to cause physical injury to an employee of New York state or its political subdivisions while that employee is performing their duties. This legislation aims to enhance protections for public employees, ensuring that those who commit acts of violence against them face more severe legal consequences. The bill specifically targets assaults against employees of state and local government agencies, public authorities, and public benefit corporations.

Impact

The bill will modify existing penal law provisions related to assault by introducing a new category of assault specifically aimed at protecting government employees. This change is expected to strengthen legal protections for public workers and may lead to increased reporting of assaults against them. Additionally, it could result in more stringent penalties for offenders, thereby potentially deterring future incidents of violence against public employees.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill A03282 appears to be generally supportive among lawmakers and public employee advocates, who argue that it is necessary to protect those who serve the public. However, there may be concerns regarding the implications of broadening the definition of assault and how it could impact the legal system and enforcement.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise from discussions about the scope of the bill and whether it adequately addresses the nuances of different types of interactions between the public and government employees. Some may argue that the bill could lead to overreach in prosecuting individuals for minor infractions, while others may emphasize the need for stronger protections in light of increasing violence against public workers.

Companion Bills

NY S06045

Same As Establishes a person is guilty of assault in the second degree when such person intends 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 while such employee is performing such employee's duties.

Previously Filed As

NY S06045

Establishes a person is guilty of assault in the second degree when such person intends 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 while such employee is performing such employee's duties.

NY A00371

Establishes a person is guilty of assault in the second degree when he or she intends 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 while such employee is performing his or her duties.

NY A11053

Provides that a person is guilty of assault in the second degree when such person recklessly or with intent to cause physical injury to another person causes physical injury to another person in any place, conveyance, or vehicle used for public transportation or public transit; provides that a person is guilty of assault in the first degree when with intent to cause serious physical injury to another person such person causes such injury to such other person in any place, conveyance, or vehicle used for public transportation or public transit.

NY S01611

Provides that a person is guilty of harassment in the first degree, a class B misdemeanor, when such person strikes, shoves, kicks or otherwise subjects a school employee to physical contact or attempts or threatens to do the same while such school employee is engaged in the performance of such person's duties as a school employee.

NY A07436

Provides that a person is guilty of harassment in the first degree, a class B misdemeanor, when such person strikes, shoves, kicks or otherwise subjects a school employee to physical contact or attempts or threatens to do the same while such school employee is engaged in the performance of such person's duties as a school employee.

NY A08132

Defines temporary total disability as the injured employee's inability to perform such employee's pre-injury employment duties or any modified employment offered by the employer that is consistent with such employee's disability.

NY A09394

Adds employees of the office of children and family services to the list of public employees for which prevention of duties constitutes assault in the second degree.

NY S08942

Elevates assault to a felony when committed against a water authority employee in the course of performing their duties.

NY A08221

Elevates assault to a felony when committed against a water authority employee in the course of performing their duties.

NY A00294

Provides that a person is guilty of aggravated assault upon a police officer or peace officer when, with intent to cause physical injury to another person whom such person knows or reasonably should know to be a police officer or a peace officer engaged in the course of performing such police officer or peace officer's official duties and when aided by two or more other persons actually present at an assembly in a public place, as such term is defined in subdivision one of section 240.00 of this part, such person causes physical injury to such police officer or peace officer.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.