New York S00296 elevates assault of a code enforcement official in the second degree to a class D felony.

New York S00296 amends the penal law to elevate assault of a code enforcement official in the second degree to a class D felony. This change applies when the assault is committed with intent to prevent certain professionals from performing their duties. The bill specifies that the assault must be intentional and result in physical injury to the code enforcement official. The law will take effect on November 1 of the year following its enactment.

New York S00296 elevates assault of a code enforcement official in the second degree to a class D felony.

New York S00296 amends the penal law to elevate assault of a code enforcement official in the second degree to a class D felony. This change applies when the assault is committed with intent to prevent certain professionals from performing their duties. The bill specifies that the assault must be intentional and result in physical injury to the code enforcement official. The law will take effect on November 1 of the year following its enactment.