New York A05839 establishes the crime of aggravated obstructing emergency medical services, a class E felony, for obstructing emergency services.

New York A05839 amends the penal law by adding a new section for aggravated obstructing emergency medical services. This crime occurs when someone intentionally and unreasonably obstructs emergency services, personnel, or systems while obstructing traffic or posing a risk of serious physical injury. The bill also allows for the seizure and forfeiture of vehicles used in this crime under certain circumstances. The act will take effect 30 days after it becomes law.

New York A05839 establishes the crime of aggravated obstructing emergency medical services, a class E felony, for obstructing emergency services.

New York A05839 amends the penal law by adding a new section for aggravated obstructing emergency medical services. This crime occurs when someone intentionally and unreasonably obstructs emergency services, personnel, or systems while obstructing traffic or posing a risk of serious physical injury. The bill also allows for the seizure and forfeiture of vehicles used in this crime under certain circumstances. The act will take effect 30 days after it becomes law.