Assembly Bill 53 seeks to amend Wisconsin statutes regarding special circumstances battery by including community service officers (CSOs) among those protected under the law. Currently, individuals who intentionally cause or threaten bodily harm to judges, prosecutors, or law enforcement officers in response to their official actions face a Class H felony charge. The proposed bill expands this definition to include community service officers, thereby imposing the same felony charge for similar offenses against them.

The specific legal language changes include the insertion of "or community service officer" in the relevant sections of the law, replacing the previous exclusive mention of law enforcement officers. This amendment aims to enhance the protection of community service officers, recognizing their role and the potential risks they face while performing their duties. The bill may also prompt a review by the Joint Review Committee on Criminal Penalties due to the creation of a new crime and the revision of existing penalties.