Expands the definition of "public servant" to include federal government officers and employees.
This bill amends the penal law to include public officers or employees of the federal government within the definition of "public servant." This change means that federal government officers and employees will now be considered public servants under the penal law, aligning their status with state and local public servants. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.
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