Iowa SF2400 amends assault penalties to include public utility employees and contractors.

Iowa SF2400 amends the state's assault laws to include public utility employees and contractors among those protected by enhanced penalties. The bill specifies that assaults against these individuals, while performing their duties, can result in penalties ranging from aggravated misdemeanors to class "C" felonies. The severity of the penalty depends on the nature of the assault and whether it causes bodily injury or mental illness. The bill also addresses harassment against public utility employees and contractors, classifying it as an aggravated misdemeanor.

Iowa SF2400 amends assault penalties to include public utility employees and contractors.

Iowa SF2400 amends the state's assault laws to include public utility employees and contractors among those protected by enhanced penalties. The bill specifies that assaults against these individuals, while performing their duties, can result in penalties ranging from aggravated misdemeanors to class "C" felonies. The severity of the penalty depends on the nature of the assault and whether it causes bodily injury or mental illness. The bill also addresses harassment against public utility employees and contractors, classifying it as an aggravated misdemeanor.