New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8579: Relates to the assault of an employee of the New York city department of parks and recreation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8579 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on November 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the assault of an employee of the New York city department of parks and recreation. Primary sponsor: Jose Serrano (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Elevates assault of an employee of the New York city department of parks and recreation to a class D felony.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Serrano | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CODES
- REFERRED TO RULES