MI HB4918

Creates criminal penalties for assaulting or battering operators of buses, street railway vehicles, or trains while performing their duties, with penalties ranging from 93 days imprisonment and $1,000 fine for basic assault to 4 years imprisonment and $4,000 fine for assault with dangerous weapons.

Increases penalties for repeat offenders under this section, escalating from 180 days imprisonment for a second basic assault violation to 8 years imprisonment for a second assault with dangerous weapons violation.

Distinguishes between assaults that inflict serious or aggravated injury (1 year misdemeanor), assaults with weapons like guns, knives, or clubs (4-year felony), and simple assault (93-day misdemeanor).

Requires owners of buses, street railway vehicles, and trains to post visible signs warning that assaulting operators may result in prosecution and enhanced penalties under this section.

Allows persons to be charged and convicted of other crimes arising from the same incident and takes effect 90 days after enactment.