New York S00901 expands the definition of assault in the second degree to include intent to cause physical injury to an operator or crew of a.

New York S00901 amends the penal law to include within the definition of assault in the second degree the intent to cause physical injury to an operator or crew of a passenger commuter ferry. This bill specifically targets individuals performing duties related to the operation of a ferry, such as city marshals, school crossing guards, traffic enforcement officers, and medical personnel, while they are on duty. The intent to cause physical injury to these individuals while they are performing their assigned duties is now classified as assault in the second degree.

New York S00901 expands the definition of assault in the second degree to include intent to cause physical injury to an operator or crew of a.

New York S00901 amends the penal law to include within the definition of assault in the second degree the intent to cause physical injury to an operator or crew of a passenger commuter ferry. This bill specifically targets individuals performing duties related to the operation of a ferry, such as city marshals, school crossing guards, traffic enforcement officers, and medical personnel, while they are on duty. The intent to cause physical injury to these individuals while they are performing their assigned duties is now classified as assault in the second degree.