MO HB1233

Creates three new crimes related to assault of mass transit system employees (bus and light rail operators) while performing their duties

First-degree assault: attempting to kill or knowingly causing serious physical injury; classified as a class B felony

Second-degree assault: includes causing physical injury with or without deadly weapons, reckless conduct causing serious injury, intoxicated operation of vehicles causing injury, and criminal negligence; classified as class C felony (or class D felony for certain subsections)

Third-degree assault: includes recklessly causing physical injury, purposely placing employee in apprehension of immediate physical injury, or knowingly causing unwanted physical contact; classified as a class B misdemeanor

"Employee" definition limited to bus and train operators; "mass transit system" includes public bus and light rail companies