Criminal penalty provisions for assaulting transit workers clarified.

This bill clarifies criminal penalties for assaulting transit workers in Minnesota by updating state law to explicitly include all employees, contractors, and volunteers working in public transportation, light rail, special transportation, and commuter rail services. The law specifies that assaulting a transit worker or intentionally throwing bodily fluids onto them while the worker is performing their duties can result in a gross misdemeanor charge, punishable by up to 364 days in jail, a fine of up to $3,000, or both. The changes apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026, and the bill is currently in committee review as part of the legislative process.