Increases the offense classification for certain assault offenses regarding police officers and peace officers.
This bill amends the penal law to increase the offense classification for certain assault offenses involving police officers and peace officers. Specifically, it classifies assault in the second degree on a police officer or peace officer as a class C felony. It also raises the classification of assault on a peace officer, police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical services professional to a class B felony. The bill aims to strengthen penalties for attacks on these essential service professionals.
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