The proposed bill, HB2742, seeks to amend Arizona's assault laws by adding public transit employees, airport employees, and railway workers to the list of protected persons under the aggravated assault classification. This means that if an individual commits assault against any of these workers while they are performing their duties, it will be classified as aggravated assault, which carries a penalty of a class 6 felony. Additionally, the bill reduces the penalty for assault by placing another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury from a class 2 misdemeanor to a class 3 misdemeanor.

In summary, the key changes introduced by this bill include the inclusion of specific categories of employees as protected persons under aggravated assault laws and the adjustment of penalties for certain types of assault. The bill aims to enhance the safety and protection of workers in public transit, airports, and railways while also making technical changes to existing legal language.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-1204
House Engrossed Version: 13-1203, 13-1204
Chaptered Version: 13-1203, 13-1204