Massachusetts S2531 amends the definition of assault and battery to include attacks involving bodily substances on transit workers.
Massachusetts S2531 amends the definition of assault and battery to include attacks involving bodily substances on transit workers. The bill specifies that "bodily substance" includes human secretions such as blood, saliva, and feces. This change aims to protect transit workers from assaults involving these substances, enhancing their safety and security while on duty.
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