The bill amends section 784.07 of the Florida Statutes to include a new definition for "contractor performing state functions," which refers to individuals employed by businesses contracted with the state to perform various functions, including construction and infrastructure maintenance. The bill also reclassifies certain offenses committed against these contractors, similar to existing protections for law enforcement and other specified personnel.

Specifically, the bill stipulates that if a person is charged with assault or battery against a contractor performing state functions while they are engaged in their lawful duties, the offense will be reclassified to a higher degree. For instance, assault will be elevated from a second-degree misdemeanor to a first-degree misdemeanor, and battery will be escalated from a first-degree misdemeanor to a third-degree felony. The bill also establishes minimum sentencing requirements for aggravated offenses against these contractors, ensuring stricter penalties for such crimes. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.