Elevates assault to a felony when committed against a water authority employee in the course of performing their duties.

This bill amends the penal law to elevate assault to a felony when committed against a water authority employee in the course of performing their duties. The change applies to assaults with intent to cause physical injury to employees of public benefit corporations supplying water to the residents of the state. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Elevates assault to a felony when committed against a water authority employee in the course of performing their duties.

This bill amends the penal law to elevate assault to a felony when committed against a water authority employee in the course of performing their duties. The change applies to assaults with intent to cause physical injury to employees of public benefit corporations supplying water to the residents of the state. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.