Expand "peace officer" to include bailiffs and probation officers

HB 532 expands the legal definition of "peace officer" to include municipal court bailiffs and probation officers, thereby extending the same legal protections to these roles that currently apply to other law enforcement and public safety workers. The bill also increases penalties for anyone who assaults these newly included officials or other court employees while they are performing their official duties. By categorizing attacks on these individuals as more serious crimes, the legislation aims to strengthen protections for court staff and probation officers against physical harm.