New York bill S05696 amends the penal law to include election officers in assault, harassment, and obstruction offenses.

New York bill S05696 amends the penal law to classify the intentional causing of physical injury to an election officer while performing their duties as a class D felony of assault in the second degree. It also updates aggravated harassment and obstruction of governmental administration to include election officers. These changes aim to protect election officers from physical harm and interference while they carry out their responsibilities.

New York bill S05696 amends the penal law to include election officers in assault, harassment, and obstruction offenses.

New York bill S05696 amends the penal law to classify the intentional causing of physical injury to an election officer while performing their duties as a class D felony of assault in the second degree. It also updates aggravated harassment and obstruction of governmental administration to include election officers. These changes aim to protect election officers from physical harm and interference while they carry out their responsibilities.