Assaulting physicians providing direct patient care is now classified as assault in the second degree, a class D felony.

This bill amends the penal law to classify the assault of physicians providing direct patient care as assault in the second degree, a class D felony. The change applies to physicians and other healthcare professionals in various settings, including hospitals and emergency centers. The bill aims to protect healthcare workers who are performing their duties and to ensure they can work without fear of physical harm.

Assaulting physicians providing direct patient care is now classified as assault in the second degree, a class D felony.

This bill amends the penal law to classify the assault of physicians providing direct patient care as assault in the second degree, a class D felony. The change applies to physicians and other healthcare professionals in various settings, including hospitals and emergency centers. The bill aims to protect healthcare workers who are performing their duties and to ensure they can work without fear of physical harm.