Assault or battery on an on-duty utility infrastructure worker can bring up to a year in jail
Assault or battery on a utility worker building, installing, maintaining or repairing water, power or gas infrastructure can bring up to one year in county jail, a $2,000 fine, or both, if the attacker knows or should know the victim's role. Contractors count too.
Who it affects
Utility employees and contractors who build or repair water, power and gas infrastructure
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California SB 1330: Assault and battery: utility workers.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.