· NY legislature · 2025-2026

Enacts the "first responders assault prevention act"

Enacts the "first responders assault prevention act" which increases the offense classification for assault on a peace officer, police officer, firefighter or emergency medical services professional from a class C felony to a class B felony.

Sponsor

Steve Rhoads (R-NY)

Introduced

2026-01-13

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