Modifies the offense of assault in the fourth degree

Summary

The bill replaces the current definition of fourth‑degree assault with a new one that lists several ways a person can be charged, such as attempting to cause injury, using a firearm negligently, or knowingly offending a person with a disability. It sets the default penalty as a Class A misdemeanor but raises the penalty for certain conduct, especially repeat offenders or assaults on “special victims.” The change is intended to clarify the law and increase punishment for the most serious or repeat assaults.

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