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 personnel and hospital staff. It directly affects physicians, nurses, hospital employees, volunteers, and other healthcare workers by ensuring they are explicitly listed as protected individuals under assault statutes. The legislation updates the legal definition of who is covered to include specific roles such as nurse practitioners and certified nursing assistants, removing previous exclusions. By clarifying these protections, the bill aims to provide consistent legal recourse for physical injuries inflicted against anyone working in a hospital setting.