Creates the crime of harassment of a first responder
This bill creates a new class A misdemeanor offense for harassing first responders (including police, firefighters, and EMTs) during lawful duty. It prohibits approaching within 25 feet after being verbally warned, when the intent is to interfere with their work, threaten them, or cause substantial emotional distress through repeated unwanted conduct. The law specifically applies to both paid and volunteer first responders while they are performing official duties. Violating this law would be punishable as a class A misdemeanor under New York State law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rob Ortt
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
George Borrello
RRepublican/Conservative
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