New York bill S04624 establishes the crime of assault on a pregnant individual as a class D felony.

New York bill S04624 amends the penal law to establish the crime of assault on a pregnant individual as a class D felony. The bill defines "injury" to include bodily injury that results in the termination of a pregnancy. It specifies that the law does not apply to acts committed by a pregnant individual or those providing treatment relating to an abortion with consent, or to acts committed by individuals providing medical treatment to a pregnant individual. The bill also classifies assault on a pregnant individual as a class D violent felony offense. The act takes effect immediately.

New York bill S04624 establishes the crime of assault on a pregnant individual as a class D felony.

New York bill S04624 amends the penal law to establish the crime of assault on a pregnant individual as a class D felony. The bill defines "injury" to include bodily injury that results in the termination of a pregnancy. It specifies that the law does not apply to acts committed by a pregnant individual or those providing treatment relating to an abortion with consent, or to acts committed by individuals providing medical treatment to a pregnant individual. The bill also classifies assault on a pregnant individual as a class D violent felony offense. The act takes effect immediately.