Expands the definition of public servant to include federal government officers and employees under New York's penal law.
This bill amends the penal law to broaden the definition of "public servant" to include public officers or employees of the federal government, in addition to those of the state or any political subdivision. This change ensures that federal officials are subject to the same legal standards as state and local officials under New York's penal law. The amendment takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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