Elevates assault of a code enforcement official in the second degree to a class D felony.
The bill amends the penal law to elevate assault of a code enforcement official in the second degree to a class D felony. This change applies to code enforcement officials and employees of entities governed by the public service law who are performing essential services. The amendment specifies that the assault must be intentional and cause physical injury to qualify as a class D felony.
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