Provides that conviction of assault on a social worker which prevents them from performing a lawful duty is a felony

This bill amends New York's penal law to classify assault against social workers as a felony when the assault prevents them from performing their lawful duties. It directly affects social workers who face physical harm while on the job, such as during home visits or client interactions. The key change elevates these assaults from a lower-level offense to a class C felony, aligning social workers with protections previously extended to police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. This creates a stronger legal penalty for attacks targeting social workers during their professional duties.