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ID S1321
Bill
Status
3/25/2022
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Idaho Code Section 18-915 to add employees of public utilities and consumer-owned utilities to the list of protected persons under assault and battery laws.
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Assault or battery against utility employees subjects perpetrators to doubled penalties under respective assault and battery statutes, provided the perpetrator knows or has reason to know the victim's employment status.
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Battery with intent to commit a serious felony against a utility employee is punishable by imprisonment in state prison not to exceed 25 years.
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Act takes effect July 1, 2022, and is declared an emergency measure.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law regarding assault or battery upon employees of a public or consumer-owned utility.
ASSAULT AND BATTERY
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 223 Effective: 07/01/2022
3/25/2022