WA SB5566

Upgrades assault in the third degree against a law enforcement officer or law enforcement agency employee from a class C felony to a class B felony under RCW 9A.36.031

Upgrades assault of a peace officer with a projectile stun gun from a class C felony to a class B felony

Increases the seriousness level for these specific assaults from level III to level V in the state sentencing guidelines, resulting in longer potential sentences

Establishes a mandatory minimum sentence of 180 days total confinement for assaulting a law enforcement officer during a riot or unlawful assembly under chapter 9A.84 RCW

Other forms of assault in the third degree (against transit workers, firefighters, nurses, judges, etc.) remain class C felonies at seriousness level III