Bill > HB2883

This bill creates the Utility Worker Protection Act of 2025, which establishes new legal protections for utility workers. The legislation defines a utility worker as an employee or contractor working for entities involved in providing essential services like electricity, water, natural gas, or other utility services. Under this act, any person who intentionally commits assault or battery against a utility worker while the worker is performing their job duties can be charged with a felony. The penalty for such an offense includes potential imprisonment for up to two years in the Department of Corrections, a fine not exceeding $1,000, or both. Importantly, this law is designed to be cumulative, meaning it can be applied in addition to other existing legal provisions, and it will go into effect on November 1, 2025. The bill aims to provide enhanced legal protection for workers who are essential to maintaining critical infrastructure and public services, recognizing the potential dangers they face while performing their professional responsibilities.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2883&Session=2600