Senate Bill 533 aims to expand the legal definition and penalties associated with the crime of intentionally disarming a peace officer to include correctional officers and juvenile correctional officers. The bill amends the title of the existing statute 941.21 by replacing "a peace" with "an" and renumbers the current section to clarify that it now applies to both peace officers and correctional officers. It also introduces new definitions for "correctional officer" and specifies that the crime includes disarming these officers of not only dangerous weapons but also essential items required for their duties, such as radios and keys.

The bill establishes that anyone who intentionally disarms a correctional officer while they are acting in their official capacity will be guilty of a Class H felony. This includes taking any dangerous weapon or official item from the officer without consent, and the law applies to items that the officer is carrying or that are within their immediate presence. The proposed changes reflect a broader understanding of the roles and responsibilities of correctional officers and aim to enhance their protection while performing their duties.

Statutes affected:
Text as Enrolled: 941.21(title), 941.21
Bill Text: 941.21(title), 941.21