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AB 394 would expand penalties and clarify restraining‑order authority to protect transit workers, sponsors say
Summary
Assemblymember Wilson presented AB 394 to clarify enhanced penalties for assaults on transit employees and to make clear workplace temporary restraining orders (TROs) can be used in the public transit context, including system‑wide orders when appropriate. Transit agencies and unions supported the measure; the ACLU and others opposed,
Assemblymember Wilson presented AB 394 to the committee as a bill aimed at protecting frontline transit workers and riders by clarifying application of enhanced misdemeanor/penalty statutes and the use of temporary restraining orders (TROs) in the transit context.
Wilson said assault and harassment of transit workers has risen and undermines operations and public confidence. The bill clarifies that existing enhanced penalties for battery apply to a broad range of transit employees (operators, ambassadors, mechanics, ticket…
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