New York A01319 amends the penal law to classify assault on a motor vehicle license examiner as assault in the second degree.

New York A01319 amends Section 120.05 of the penal law by adding a new subdivision 15. This new provision specifies that assaulting a person employed as a motor vehicle license examiner by the Department of Motor Vehicles, with the intent to cause physical injury while they are performing or in relation to their lawful duties, constitutes assault in the second degree. The change will take effect on November 1 following the date the act becomes law.

New York A01319 amends the penal law to classify assault on a motor vehicle license examiner as assault in the second degree.

New York A01319 amends Section 120.05 of the penal law by adding a new subdivision 15. This new provision specifies that assaulting a person employed as a motor vehicle license examiner by the Department of Motor Vehicles, with the intent to cause physical injury while they are performing or in relation to their lawful duties, constitutes assault in the second degree. The change will take effect on November 1 following the date the act becomes law.