Enacts the "first responders assault prevention act"

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Enacts the "first responders assault prevention act" which increases the offense classification for assault on a peace officer, police officer, firefighter or emergency medical services professional from a class C felony to a class B felony.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Jan 13, 2026
Last action: Jan 13, 2026 — REFERRED TO CODES
Session: 2025-2026
Momentum: 26 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 5%, measured from NY's completed sessions
Momentum -5 26/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 280 days quiet

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