The bill amends Section 11-5-5 of the General Laws in Chapter 11-5, which pertains to assaults, by introducing new legal language that specifically addresses assaults against various officials, including police officers and railroad workers. The bill expands the definition of individuals protected under this law to include "any railroad worker." This means that if a person commits an assault or battery against a railroad worker while they are performing their duties, it will be classified as a felony. The act is designed to enhance the protection of railroad workers by ensuring that assaults against them are treated with the same severity as assaults against other law enforcement and emergency personnel. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
3164: 11-5-5