New York S05393 amends the penal law to address sexual abuse and public lewdness on public transportation, enhancing penalties for offenses committed.

New York S05393 amends the penal law to include sexual abuse in the first degree where a person is incapable of consent while a passenger on public transportation, and public lewdness while on public transportation. It also establishes enhanced penalties for offenses committed on property owned, leased, or operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The bill specifies the classification of felonies for various offenses committed on MTA property, ranging from class A to class E felonies.

New York S05393 amends the penal law to address sexual abuse and public lewdness on public transportation, enhancing penalties for offenses committed.

New York S05393 amends the penal law to include sexual abuse in the first degree where a person is incapable of consent while a passenger on public transportation, and public lewdness while on public transportation. It also establishes enhanced penalties for offenses committed on property owned, leased, or operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The bill specifies the classification of felonies for various offenses committed on MTA property, ranging from class A to class E felonies.