SB263 - 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 263

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:

Curls

LR Number:

1408S.01I

Committee:

Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

Last Action:

2/20/2013 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Journal Page:

S332

Title:

Calendar Position:

Effective Date:

August 28, 2013

Current Bill Summary

SB 263 - 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.

These provisions can be found int the truly agreed to version of SB 43 (2013). This act is similar to SB 343 (2011), SB 814 (2010) and HB 487 (2009).

STEPHEN WITTE

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