New York S03638 establishes the offense of obstructing a police officer as a class E felony.

New York S03638 amends the penal law by adding a new section that establishes the offense of obstructing a police officer. A person is guilty of this offense if they intentionally interfere with, inhibit, or attempt to interfere with or inhibit a police officer or peace officer from performing their duties. This includes actions such as spitting, throwing or spilling items, or physically impeding an officer. Obstructing a police officer is classified as a class E felony. The act will take effect 30 days after it becomes law.

New York S03638 establishes the offense of obstructing a police officer as a class E felony.

New York S03638 amends the penal law by adding a new section that establishes the offense of obstructing a police officer. A person is guilty of this offense if they intentionally interfere with, inhibit, or attempt to interfere with or inhibit a police officer or peace officer from performing their duties. This includes actions such as spitting, throwing or spilling items, or physically impeding an officer. Obstructing a police officer is classified as a class E felony. The act will take effect 30 days after it becomes law.