Assault and battery: utility workers.
- Expands criminal penalties for assaults and batteries against utility workers performing their duties.
- Establishes fines up to $2,000 and jail time up to one year for attacks on utility workers.
- Protects workers who maintain water, electrical, and gas infrastructure for public and private utilities.
Senator Arreguín's legislation extends assault and battery protections to utility workers performing infrastructure maintenance and repairs, adding them to the list of professionals who receive enhanced legal safeguards under California law. The bill amends the Penal Code to make assaults or batteries against utility workers punishable by up to one year in county jail, a fine up to $2,000, or both.
The measure defines utility workers as employees or contractors of investor-owned or publicly owned utilities who construct, maintain, or repair water, electrical, or gas infrastructure. These workers join other protected professionals including peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel who already receive similar protections when performing their duties.
While the bill creates a state-mandated local program by expanding criminal penalties, it specifies that local agencies and school districts are not entitled to state reimbursement for implementation costs. This provision aligns with constitutional exemptions for legislation that modifies crime definitions or penalties.
 Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Juan AlanisR Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | PASS |
- Expands criminal penalties for assaults and batteries against utility workers performing their duties.
- Establishes fines up to $2,000 and jail time up to one year for attacks on utility workers.
- Protects workers who maintain water, electrical, and gas infrastructure for public and private utilities.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Arreguín's legislation extends assault and battery protections to utility workers performing infrastructure maintenance and repairs, adding them to the list of professionals who receive enhanced legal safeguards under California law. The bill amends the Penal Code to make assaults or batteries against utility workers punishable by up to one year in county jail, a fine up to $2,000, or both.
The measure defines utility workers as employees or contractors of investor-owned or publicly owned utilities who construct, maintain, or repair water, electrical, or gas infrastructure. These workers join other protected professionals including peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel who already receive similar protections when performing their duties.
While the bill creates a state-mandated local program by expanding criminal penalties, it specifies that local agencies and school districts are not entitled to state reimbursement for implementation costs. This provision aligns with constitutional exemptions for legislation that modifies crime definitions or penalties.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | PASS |
Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Juan AlanisR Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted |