Alabama SB20 establishes assault in the second degree for injuring public officials and certain workers.

Alabama SB20 amends the state's criminal code to establish assault in the second degree for causing physical injury to specific individuals with intent. This includes current or former local, state, or federal public officials, health care workers, teachers, and employees of public educational institutions. The bill also includes peace officers, detention or correctional officers, emergency medical personnel, utility workers, firefighters, Department of Human Resources employees, and letter carriers. The offense is classified as a Class C felony. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Alabama SB20 establishes assault in the second degree for injuring public officials and certain workers.

Alabama SB20 amends the state's criminal code to establish assault in the second degree for causing physical injury to specific individuals with intent. This includes current or former local, state, or federal public officials, health care workers, teachers, and employees of public educational institutions. The bill also includes peace officers, detention or correctional officers, emergency medical personnel, utility workers, firefighters, Department of Human Resources employees, and letter carriers. The offense is classified as a Class C felony. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2026.