California SB431 amends the Penal Code to increase penalties for assaults and batteries against essential workers, including utility workers.

California SB431 amends the Penal Code to enhance penalties for assaults and batteries committed against essential workers. These workers include utility employees, emergency responders, and public safety officers. The bill specifies that if the victim is a peace officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, lifeguard, process server, traffic officer, code enforcement officer, animal control officer, or search and rescue member, the penalties are increased. The bill also includes provisions for fines, imprisonment, and mandatory participation in batterer's treatment programs.

California SB431 amends the Penal Code to increase penalties for assaults and batteries against essential workers, including utility workers.

California SB431 amends the Penal Code to enhance penalties for assaults and batteries committed against essential workers. These workers include utility employees, emergency responders, and public safety officers. The bill specifies that if the victim is a peace officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, lifeguard, process server, traffic officer, code enforcement officer, animal control officer, or search and rescue member, the penalties are increased. The bill also includes provisions for fines, imprisonment, and mandatory participation in batterer's treatment programs.