Vermont H0255 increases criminal penalties for assaulting public transit workers.

Vermont H0255 amends the state's criminal code to establish increased penalties for assaults on public transit workers. The bill defines a public transit worker as a driver or an employee supporting riders at a transit center. The penalties for assaulting such workers are increased, with specific provisions for first and subsequent offenses. The act takes effect upon passage.

Vermont H0255 increases criminal penalties for assaulting public transit workers.

Vermont H0255 amends the state's criminal code to establish increased penalties for assaults on public transit workers. The bill defines a public transit worker as a driver or an employee supporting riders at a transit center. The penalties for assaulting such workers are increased, with specific provisions for first and subsequent offenses. The act takes effect upon passage.