"Food delivery workers are a lifeline for New Yorkers, and they should not have to fear for their safety while serving our communities," Senator Chu said.
The proposed bill would classify assault on delivery workers as a Class E felony, reinforcing protections for these essential workers amid rising violence.
According to the Journal of Urban Health, more than 20% of New York City’s 61,000 food delivery workers have reported becoming the victims of assault.
The move comes amid increasing violence against delivery personnel, highlighted by a recent high-profile incident where a delivery worker was attacked during a delivery.
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