Designates building inspectors in New York City as peace officers and makes assaulting certain Department of Buildings employees a felony.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to designate building inspectors in the city of New York as peace officers. It also amends the penal law to make it a felony to assault certain Department of Buildings employees while they are engaged in their lawful duties. The act takes effect immediately.

Designates building inspectors in New York City as peace officers and makes assaulting certain Department of Buildings employees a felony.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to designate building inspectors in the city of New York as peace officers. It also amends the penal law to make it a felony to assault certain Department of Buildings employees while they are engaged in their lawful duties. The act takes effect immediately.