Relates to aggravated harassment of an employee by an incarcerated individual
This bill (S 392) amends New York's penal law to specifically include "intentional expectoration of saliva" as a form of aggravated harassment against facility employees. It directly affects incarcerated individuals who intentionally spit at staff members in correctional facilities, parole offices, mental health facilities, or probation departments. The key change adds saliva to the list of prohibited substances (along with blood, urine, etc.) that can constitute harassment when thrown, tossed, or expelled toward employees. This expands existing protections for staff by clarifying that spitting is now explicitly covered under the aggravated harassment statute.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO CODES
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Jan 8, 2025
Committee
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upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tony Palumbo
RRepublican
Co
Pam Helming
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Patrick Gallivan
RRepublican/Conservative
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