BILL NUMBER: S8579
SPONSOR: SERRANO
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to elevating an assault of an
employee of the New York city department of parks and recreation
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
The bill would elevate an assault on an employee of the New York City
Department of Parks and Recreation to a felony.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1. Subdivision 3 of section 120.05 of the penal law is amended
to include an employee of the New York city department of parks and
recreation.
Section 2. Effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
All New York City employees, including those from the Department of
Parks and Recreation, deserve to be protected and have the right to work
without fear of violence. As public servants, they serve our community,
and workplace assaults undermine their ability to perform their duties
effectively.
This bill would elevate an assault on an employee of the New York City
Department of Parks and Recreation to a felony, consistent with similar
protections for other City employees. This will deter workplace violence
and ensure strong protections for more dedicated public servants.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
This is a new bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
None
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.

Statutes affected:
S8579: 120.05 penal law, 120.05(3) penal law