New York A08381 amends the definition of criminal impersonation in the first degree to include impersonating a firefighter.

New York A08381 amends the penal law to expand the definition of criminal impersonation in the first degree. This crime now includes pretending to be a firefighter, wearing or displaying a firefighter's uniform without authority, or falsely claiming to act with the approval of a public agency or department. The bill also specifies that obstructing a firefighter, police officer, or peace officer during emergencies involving fire, explosion, or toxic fumes is part of this crime. Criminal impersonation in the first degree remains a class E felony.

New York A08381 amends the definition of criminal impersonation in the first degree to include impersonating a firefighter.

New York A08381 amends the penal law to expand the definition of criminal impersonation in the first degree. This crime now includes pretending to be a firefighter, wearing or displaying a firefighter's uniform without authority, or falsely claiming to act with the approval of a public agency or department. The bill also specifies that obstructing a firefighter, police officer, or peace officer during emergencies involving fire, explosion, or toxic fumes is part of this crime. Criminal impersonation in the first degree remains a class E felony.