2007 House Bill 5560

Authorize enhanced penalty for assault and battery on bus

Introduced in the House

Dec. 12, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Gabe Leland (D-10)

To authorize an enhanced penalty of up to four additional years in prison and a $2,000 fine for assault and battery committed against a mass transit employee or passenger.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 27, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 5, 2008

Substitute offered by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 93 to 13 (details)

To authorize an enhanced penalty of up to four additional years in prison and a $2,000 fine for assault and battery committed against a mass transit employee or passenger.

Received in the Senate

March 6, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary