New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S02103

Introduced
1/15/25  
Refer
1/15/25  

Caption

Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment of a police officer where a person causes such police officer to come into contact with blood, seminal fluid, urine, feces, or the contents of a toilet bowl, by throwing, tossing or expelling such fluid or material.

Summary

Bill S02103 seeks to amend the penal law in New York by introducing a new crime termed 'aggravated harassment of a police officer.' This crime is defined as intentionally causing a police officer to come into contact with bodily fluids or waste materials, such as blood, urine, feces, or the contents of a toilet bowl. The bill categorizes this offense as a class E felony, which carries specific legal repercussions for those found guilty of such actions against law enforcement personnel.

Impact

If enacted, this bill would create a new legal framework for prosecuting individuals who engage in specific acts of harassment against police officers. It would add to the existing penal code, thereby increasing the potential penalties for actions deemed as aggravated harassment, particularly those involving bodily fluids. This change aims to provide law enforcement with additional tools to address and deter hostile actions directed at them during the performance of their duties.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill S02103 appears to be supportive among law enforcement advocates who argue that it is necessary to protect police officers from degrading and harmful actions. However, there may also be concerns from civil liberties groups regarding the implications of broadening harassment laws and the potential for misuse against individuals expressing dissent or frustration towards police actions.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise from the definitions and scope of what constitutes aggravated harassment. Critics may argue that the bill could lead to overreach in prosecuting individuals for actions that could be interpreted in various ways. Additionally, there may be discussions regarding the balance between protecting police officers and ensuring that citizens' rights are not infringed upon in the process.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY S00694

Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment of a police officer where a person causes such police officer to come into contact with blood, seminal fluid, urine, feces, or the contents of a toilet bowl, by throwing, tossing or expelling such fluid or material.

NY A01427

Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment of a police officer where a person causes such police officer to come into contact with blood, seminal fluid, urine, feces, or the contents of a toilet bowl, by throwing, tossing or expelling such fluid or material.

NY S01251

Relates to aggravated harassment of an employee by an incarcerated individual; eliminates the requirement that an incarcerated individual causes or attempts to cause an employee to come into contact with blood, seminal fluid, urine, feces, or the contents of a toilet bowl by throwing, tossing or expelling such fluid or material.

NY S01913

Relates to aggravated harassment of an employee by an incarcerated individual; eliminates the requirement that an incarcerated individual causes or attempts to cause an employee to come into contact with blood, seminal fluid, urine, feces, saliva, or the contents of a toilet bowl by throwing, tossing or expelling such fluid or material.

NY A01869

Relates to aggravated harassment of an employee by an incarcerated individual; eliminates the requirement that an incarcerated individual causes or attempts to cause an employee to come into contact with blood, seminal fluid, urine, feces, saliva, or the contents of a toilet bowl by throwing, tossing or expelling such fluid or material.

NY A02269

Relates to aggravated harassment of an employee by an incarcerated individual; eliminates the requirement that an incarcerated individual causes or attempts to cause an employee to come into contact with blood, seminal fluid, urine, feces, saliva, or the contents of a toilet bowl by throwing, tossing or expelling such fluid or material.

NY S03090

Relates to aggravated harassment of an employee by an incarcerated individual; eliminates the requirement that an incarcerated individual causes or attempts to cause an employee to come into contact with blood, seminal fluid, urine, feces, saliva, or the contents of a toilet bowl by throwing, tossing or expelling such fluid or material.

NY A10950

Establishes the sports officials protection act establishing the crimes of assault on sports officials and aggravated harassment of a sports official.

NY A11083

Establishes hate crimes against police officers; defines such crimes as committing murder in the first degree, aggravated murder, or murder in the second degree against a police officer and the victim is chosen because they are a police officer.

NY A08599

Establishes an oral fluid task force to study and make recommendations on best practices for the testing of oral fluids to determine impairment due to drug intoxication while operating a motor vehicle in the state; replaces the word "saliva" with the term "oral fluid" and relates to the testing of oral fluids.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.