Increases penalties for assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians causing physical or serious.

The bill amends the penal law to increase penalties for assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians causing physical or serious physical injury. It classifies such assaults as class C felonies and class B felonies, respectively. The changes apply to assaults that occur with intent to prevent these professionals from performing their duties, including those involving the use of animals or dangerous instruments. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Increases penalties for assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians causing physical or serious.

The bill amends the penal law to increase penalties for assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians causing physical or serious physical injury. It classifies such assaults as class C felonies and class B felonies, respectively. The changes apply to assaults that occur with intent to prevent these professionals from performing their duties, including those involving the use of animals or dangerous instruments. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.