Signed into LawFiled Mar 3, 2025
Sponsor: Kyle Hall (R)
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Signed by Gov. 6/22/2026
Jun 22, 2026
Summary
The law upgrades the penalty for anyone who attacks a utility or communications employee who is clearly identified and working, treating it as a Class A1 misdemeanor. It applies to assaults occurring on or after Dec. 1, 2025, and does not affect cases already underway. The change aims to better protect essential service workers.
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