NY S 8873
in committeeEnacts the "first responders assault prevention act"
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper
Quick answers
Did NY S 8873 pass?
Not yet. NY S 8873 is in committee as of 2026-01-13 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-13): REFERRED TO CODES
What is NY S 8873 about?
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.
Who sponsors NY S 8873?
Steve Rhoads is the primary sponsor of NY S 8873.
Description
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.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-13 — REFERRED TO CODES
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Steve Rhoadsprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-01-13
REFERRED TO CODES
referral-committee
Versions
- S8873Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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