Hospital security officers are the quiet heroes of our healthcare system. Every day, they protect patients, families, nurses, and doctors in unpredictable and often dangerous environments. They are the first responders in crisis and the ones who step in when violence erupts, when tempers flare, and when lives are on the line.

Yet despite their bravery and service, hospital security officers are not given the same legal protections as other public safety professionals like police officers or EMTs.

What Senate Bill S1150 Does

 • Amend the New York Penal Law to classify an assault on a registered hospital security officer as a Class D felony.

 • Raise the offense from a misdemeanor to a serious felony charge, making it clear that violence against those who protect others will not be tolerated.

This bill gives hospital security officers the respect, protection, and justice they deserve.

Why This Law Is Urgently Needed

 • 🏥 Rising Violence in Hospitals:

Across New York, hospital personnel face growing threats of aggression and assault. Security officers are often targeted simply for doing their jobs and keeping others safe.

 • 💪 Front-Line Defenders:

Security officers are the first line of defense in hospitals. They protect healthcare workers, de-escalate dangerous situations, and ensure that hospitals remain safe places for healing.

 • ⚖️ A Matter of Justice and Respect:

These officers deserve the same level of legal protection as other first responders who put their lives at risk for public safety.

Sign this petition to support Local One Security Officers Union and help ensure that no security officer stands unprotected again.