Expands the offense of assault in the second degree to include injuring domestic violence shelter employees and persons seeking shelter.
New York S03118 amends the penal law to expand the offense of assault in the second degree. It includes causing physical injury to employees of domestic violence shelters and individuals seeking shelter in such facilities. The bill aims to protect those who work in or seek refuge in domestic violence shelters from intentional harm.
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