Iowa HSB685 enhances penalties for assaults on public utility employees and contractors.

Iowa HSB685 strengthens penalties for assaults on public utility employees and contractors. It adds these workers to the list of occupations protected by enhanced assault penalties. The penalty for assault against a public utility employee or contractor ranges from an aggravated misdemeanor to a class “C” felony, depending on the nature of the assault. The bill also includes harassment against public utility employees or contractors engaged in their duties.

Iowa HSB685 enhances penalties for assaults on public utility employees and contractors.

Iowa HSB685 strengthens penalties for assaults on public utility employees and contractors. It adds these workers to the list of occupations protected by enhanced assault penalties. The penalty for assault against a public utility employee or contractor ranges from an aggravated misdemeanor to a class “C” felony, depending on the nature of the assault. The bill also includes harassment against public utility employees or contractors engaged in their duties.