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This bill amends Pennsylvania's existing law on aggravated assault to make some technical language changes and clarify protections for public transportation employees. Specifically, the bill updates gender-specific language by replacing "he" with "the person" and adds a new provision explicitly listing employees of public transportation agencies as a protected class under the aggravated assault statute. The bill maintains the existing felony grading for aggravated assault, with first-degree felony status for assaults against certain protected individuals while they are performing their duties. The modifications ensure that employees of public transportation agencies are specifically enumerated among the protected categories of individuals who receive heightened legal protection from assault. By adding this explicit reference, the bill provides clearer legal language and reinforces protections for public transportation workers. The bill will go into effect 60 days after its passage, giving time for law enforcement and legal systems to implement the updated statute.

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