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SB1124 • 2025

Expands the crime of assault in the third degree to include assault of a public transit vehicle operator performing official duties.

Expands the crime of assault in the third degree to include assault of a public transit vehicle operator performing official duties.

Crime
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Judiciary
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-03-20 Senate

    Recommendation: Do pass.

  3. 2025-03-20 Senate

    Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.

  4. 2025-03-17 Senate

    Work Session held.

  5. 2025-03-11 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  6. 2025-03-03 Senate

    Referred to Judiciary.

  7. 2025-02-27 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act changes two crimes to include transit operators at work. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9).
Expands the crime of assault in the third degree to include assault of a public transit vehicle operator performing official duties. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.
Expands the crime of aggravated harassment to include knowing propulsion of bodily fluids at a public transit vehicle operator performing official duties. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.
Relating to: Relating to public transit vehicle operators.
Current location: In Senate Committee