Relates to assaults on medical providers and employees and volunteers of hospitals

This bill amends New York's penal law to strengthen penalties for assaulting medical providers and hospital staff. It specifically expands the list of protected individuals to include a wider range of healthcare workers, such as nurse practitioners and certified nursing assistants, as well as volunteers and hospital employees. The legislation applies to anyone who intentionally causes physical injury to these workers or attempts to stop them from performing their lawful duties. By updating the legal definitions, the bill ensures that assaults on these essential personnel are addressed with appropriate legal consequences.