The bill titled "An Act relative to assault and battery upon a transit worker" seeks to amend Section 13D of chapter 265 of the General Laws in Massachusetts. The proposed changes include the insertion of specific language to clarify the definition of assault and battery, particularly by including "assault and battery by means of a bodily substance." Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "employee" to explicitly include "public transit workers," thereby extending protections to this group.

Furthermore, the bill provides a detailed definition of "bodily substance," specifying that it encompasses any human secretion, discharge, or emission, including but not limited to blood, saliva, mucous, semen, urine, or feces. These amendments aim to enhance the legal framework surrounding assaults on transit workers, ensuring that such acts are clearly defined and appropriately penalized under Massachusetts law.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 265-13D