Establishes the crime of failure to retreat when within twenty-five feet of a police officer or peace officer ordering halt or retreat.

This bill amends the penal law by adding a new section defining the crime of failure to retreat. A person commits this crime if they are within twenty-five feet of a police officer or peace officer ordering them to halt or retreat and they fail to comply immediately. Exceptions include physical disability, physical injury, or physical barriers preventing compliance. Failure to retreat is classified as a class D felony. The bill also amends the criminal procedure law to include failure to retreat as a condition for bail.

Establishes the crime of failure to retreat when within twenty-five feet of a police officer or peace officer ordering halt or retreat.

This bill amends the penal law by adding a new section defining the crime of failure to retreat. A person commits this crime if they are within twenty-five feet of a police officer or peace officer ordering them to halt or retreat and they fail to comply immediately. Exceptions include physical disability, physical injury, or physical barriers preventing compliance. Failure to retreat is classified as a class D felony. The bill also amends the criminal procedure law to include failure to retreat as a condition for bail.