New York S00222 makes it a class C felony to cause someone to fall onto subway tracks through physical contact.

New York S00222 amends the penal law by adding a new section 120.80, which defines "assault on a straphanger" as a class C felony. This applies when someone strikes, shoves, kicks, or otherwise subjects another person to physical contact that results in the victim falling onto subway tracks. The act also modifies section 70.02 of the penal law to include this new offense as a class C violent felony.

New York S00222 makes it a class C felony to cause someone to fall onto subway tracks through physical contact.

New York S00222 amends the penal law by adding a new section 120.80, which defines "assault on a straphanger" as a class C felony. This applies when someone strikes, shoves, kicks, or otherwise subjects another person to physical contact that results in the victim falling onto subway tracks. The act also modifies section 70.02 of the penal law to include this new offense as a class C violent felony.