New York A04585 makes preventing an elected official from performing a lawful duty a class D felony.

New York A04585 amends the penal law to elevate the crime of preventing an elected official from performing a lawful duty or essential service to a class D felony of assault in the second degree. This change applies to various public service roles, including peace officers, police officers, prosecutors, registered nurses, and firefighters, among others. The bill specifies that the intent to prevent these individuals from performing their duties, including through the use of animals, constitutes a felony. The act will take effect on the eightieth day after it becomes law.

New York A04585 makes preventing an elected official from performing a lawful duty a class D felony.

New York A04585 amends the penal law to elevate the crime of preventing an elected official from performing a lawful duty or essential service to a class D felony of assault in the second degree. This change applies to various public service roles, including peace officers, police officers, prosecutors, registered nurses, and firefighters, among others. The bill specifies that the intent to prevent these individuals from performing their duties, including through the use of animals, constitutes a felony. The act will take effect on the eightieth day after it becomes law.