New York S00629 amends the penal law to classify assault in the third degree against transportation workers as a specific offense.

New York S00629 amends the penal law to redefine assault in the third degree to include causing physical injury to an operator, driver, or passenger on public transportation or a school bus driver. This bill targets assaults against individuals engaged in their duties on buses, taxicabs, aerial tramways, subways, or other hired motor vehicles. The change aims to provide specific legal recognition and protection for these workers.

New York S00629 amends the penal law to classify assault in the third degree against transportation workers as a specific offense.

New York S00629 amends the penal law to redefine assault in the third degree to include causing physical injury to an operator, driver, or passenger on public transportation or a school bus driver. This bill targets assaults against individuals engaged in their duties on buses, taxicabs, aerial tramways, subways, or other hired motor vehicles. The change aims to provide specific legal recognition and protection for these workers.