Increases penalties for assault and harassment against utility employees in disaster or evacuation areas.

This bill increases the criminal penalties for offenses of assault and harassment committed against certain employees or agents of a utility. It applies to offenses committed in areas subject to a state of disaster or emergency evacuation order. The bill defines "utility" to include electric, telecommunications, gas, and pipeline utilities. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Increases penalties for assault and harassment against utility employees in disaster or evacuation areas.

This bill increases the criminal penalties for offenses of assault and harassment committed against certain employees or agents of a utility. It applies to offenses committed in areas subject to a state of disaster or emergency evacuation order. The bill defines "utility" to include electric, telecommunications, gas, and pipeline utilities. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.