Rhode Island H8432 makes assault on a railroad worker resulting in personal injury a felony.

Rhode Island H8432 amends the General Laws to classify assault on a railroad worker resulting in personal injury as a felony. The bill specifies that anyone who knowingly and willfully strikes or sprays a noxious chemical on a railroad worker while they are on duty will face felony charges. The penalty includes imprisonment for up to three years, a fine of up to fifteen hundred dollars, or both. This act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Rhode Island H8432 makes assault on a railroad worker resulting in personal injury a felony.

Rhode Island H8432 amends the General Laws to classify assault on a railroad worker resulting in personal injury as a felony. The bill specifies that anyone who knowingly and willfully strikes or sprays a noxious chemical on a railroad worker while they are on duty will face felony charges. The penalty includes imprisonment for up to three years, a fine of up to fifteen hundred dollars, or both. This act takes effect immediately upon passage.