Bill Commons

NY S 8873

in committee

Enacts the "first responders assault prevention act"

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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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
Latest action
2026-01-13 — REFERRED TO CODES
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Sponsors

  • Steve Rhoadsprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-13

    REFERRED TO CODES

    referral-committee

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Related bills

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