New York S08942 elevates assault to a felony when committed against a water authority employee in the course of performing their duties.
New York S08942 amends the penal law to elevate assault to a felony when committed against a water authority employee in the course of performing their duties. This change applies to assaults against peace officers, police officers, prosecutors, registered nurses, public health sanitarians, firefighters, paramedics, and other specified personnel. The bill aims to protect essential service workers who supply water to the residents of the state.
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