New York A06224 amends the penal law to define "injurious physical force" and sets standards for its use by public servants.

New York A06224 amends the penal law by adding a definition for "injurious physical force," which includes physical force capable of causing injury, such as using hazardous substances. The bill also adds a new section establishing standards for the use of physical force by public servants. These standards will be prescribed by the commissioner of criminal justice services in consultation with the commissioner of health. The regulations may also address devices and substances used in the exercise of physical force. The act will take effect 30 days after it becomes law.

New York A06224 amends the penal law to define "injurious physical force" and sets standards for its use by public servants.

New York A06224 amends the penal law by adding a definition for "injurious physical force," which includes physical force capable of causing injury, such as using hazardous substances. The bill also adds a new section establishing standards for the use of physical force by public servants. These standards will be prescribed by the commissioner of criminal justice services in consultation with the commissioner of health. The regulations may also address devices and substances used in the exercise of physical force. The act will take effect 30 days after it becomes law.