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Overview
This bill expands the definition of battery to include acts of violence or threats of violence against employees, public transportation providers, and contractors working for those providers. It applies to incidents occurring on buses, trains, and other public transportation vehicles. The bill also clarifies that ‘unlawful violence’ includes battery against these individuals and aims to enhance protections for workers in the public transportation sector. Importantly, the bill includes a provision exempting local agencies from reimbursement for costs associated with this expansion.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of battery to include violence or threats of violence against public transportation employees, providers, and contractors.
- Applies this expanded definition to incidents occurring on buses, taxicabs, streetcars, cable cars, trackless trolleys, and other motor vehicles.
- Clarifies that ‘unlawful violence’ includes battery against these individuals.
- Includes a provision exempting local agencies from reimbursement for costs related to this bill.
- Addresses stalking as unlawful violence.
- Specifies that employers can seek temporary restraining orders and injunctions on behalf of employees.
- Defines ‘employer’ to include joint powers authorities and public transit operators.
- Outlines procedures for serving protective orders, including mail service when personal service is not possible.
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