aggravated assault; utility workers

Summary

The bill amends the state's aggravated‑assault statute to treat assaults on a wide range of public‑service personnel—such as firefighters, police, teachers, health‑care workers, utility and telecom employees—as aggravated offenses. It adds new circumstances, like taking control of a responder’s weapon or assaulting a detainee, that trigger the higher‑level charge. The changes apply to assaults defined under existing law and remain in effect until Jan. 1, 2033.

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