SB506 - Creates the crimes of assault of an employee of a mass transit system while in the scope of his or her duties in the first, second, and third degree

SB 506

Creates the crimes of assault of an employee of a mass transit system while in the scope of his or her duties in the first, second, and third degree

Sponsor:	Wright-Jones
LR Number:	4413S.01I	Fiscal Note available
Committee:	Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action:	1/5/2012 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee	Journal Page:	S61
Title:		Calendar Position:
Effective Date:	August 28, 2012

List of 2012 Senate Bills

Current Bill Summary

SB 506 - This act creates the crimes of assault of an employee of a mass transit system while in the scope of his or her duties in the first, second, and third degree. Mass transit employees include those working for public bus and light rail companies. The penalties for such crimes are a Class B felony, C felony, or Class B misdemeanor, respectively.

This act is similar to SB 343 (2011), SB 330 (2009), SB 814 (2010) and HB 487 (2009).

STEPHEN WITTE