MO SB683

Creates three new crimes under Missouri law (sections 565.087, 565.088, and 565.089) targeting assaults on mass transit employees, defined as employees of public bus and light rail companies.

First-degree assault: Attempting to kill or knowingly causing serious physical injury to a mass transit employee while in scope of duties is a class B felony.

Second-degree assault: Multiple scenarios including using deadly weapons, reckless conduct causing serious injury, operating vehicles while intoxicated, or criminal negligence are class C felonies; subdivisions involving non-weapon injury, criminal negligence with weapons, intimidation, or risk creation are class D felonies.

Third-degree assault: Recklessly causing physical injury, purposely placing employee in fear of immediate injury, or knowingly causing unwanted physical contact is a class B misdemeanor.