Increases penalties for assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians causing physical or serious.

New York Assembly Bill A04192 amends the penal law to increase penalties for assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians causing physical or serious physical injury. The bill classifies assault causing physical injury as a class C felony and assault causing serious physical injury as a class B felony. It also introduces a new section for assault on emergency medical service paramedics or technicians. The changes apply to assaults committed with intent to prevent these professionals from performing their lawful duties.

Increases penalties for assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians causing physical or serious.

New York Assembly Bill A04192 amends the penal law to increase penalties for assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians causing physical or serious physical injury. The bill classifies assault causing physical injury as a class C felony and assault causing serious physical injury as a class B felony. It also introduces a new section for assault on emergency medical service paramedics or technicians. The changes apply to assaults committed with intent to prevent these professionals from performing their lawful duties.