S 3638 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes the offense of obstructing a police officer

S 3638 creates a new class E felony offense for intentionally interfering with police officers during official duties. It specifically prohibits actions like spitting, throwing objects, or physical contact (such as pushing or shoving) that hinder officers. The law applies to anyone who obstructs a police officer while they are performing their job. Violating this law carries serious criminal penalties as a class E felony.
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Introduced Jan 29, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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