New York A05756 amends the penal law to address incidents where individuals spit, throw, or expel saliva at first responders, including correction.

New York A05756 amends the penal law by adding a new subdivision to section 240.30, which pertains to acts of harassment or assault against first responders. The bill specifically targets incidents where individuals spit, throw, or expel saliva at first responders, including correction officers, with the intent to harass, annoy, threaten, or alarm them. The intent behind the act is to provide legal recourse for first responders who are subjected to such actions while performing their duties. The amendment takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York A05756 amends the penal law to address incidents where individuals spit, throw, or expel saliva at first responders, including correction.

New York A05756 amends the penal law by adding a new subdivision to section 240.30, which pertains to acts of harassment or assault against first responders. The bill specifically targets incidents where individuals spit, throw, or expel saliva at first responders, including correction officers, with the intent to harass, annoy, threaten, or alarm them. The intent behind the act is to provide legal recourse for first responders who are subjected to such actions while performing their duties. The amendment takes effect immediately upon enactment.