California SB1330: Assault and battery: utility workers.

What the bill says

An act to amend Sections 241 and 243 of the Penal Code, relating to crimes. crimes Assault and battery: utility workers. Existing law defines an assault as an unlawful attempt, coupled with present ability, to commit a violent injury upon the person of another. Existing law defines a battery as any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another…

From the chaptered text, September 27, 2026:

An act to amend Sections 241 and 243 of the Penal Code, relating to crimes. crimes Assault and battery: utility workers. Existing law defines an assault as an unlawful attempt, coupled with present ability, to commit a violent injury upon the person of another. Existing law defines a battery as any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another. Under existing law, an assault or battery committed against specified professionals engaged in the performance of their duties, including peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel, is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, by a fine not exceeding $2,000, or by both that fine and imprisonment. This bill would make an assault or battery committed against a utility worker, as defined, who is engaged in the performance of their duties punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, by a fine not exceeding $2,000, or by both that fine and imprisonment. By expanding the scope of these crimes, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a …

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Sponsors

• Jesse Arreguín (D, SD07) · primary sponsor
• Megan Dahle (R, SD01)
• Juan Alanis (R, AD22)
• Lisa Calderon (D, AD56)
• Heather Hadwick (R, AD01)
• Maggy Krell (D, AD06)

Latest actions

1. September 27, 2026: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 699, Statutes of 2026.
2. September 27, 2026: Approved by the Governor.
3. September 9, 2026: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
4. August 31, 2026: Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 6999.) Ordered to the Senate.
5. August 31, 2026: In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
6. August 31, 2026: Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate.
7. August 13, 2026: Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
8. August 13, 2026: From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (August 13).
9. August 13, 2026: Assembly Rule 63 suspended.
10. August 5, 2026: August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.

Votes

• SB 1330 Arreguín Senate Third Reading By Schultz (August 31, 2026): 78 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do pass. (August 13, 2026): 15 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] (June 30, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Special Consent SB1330 Arreguín (May 28, 2026): 39 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do pass as amended (May 14, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Placed on suspense file (April 20, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB1330?

SB1330 is a bill in the California Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Assault and battery: utility workers.

What does SB1330 do?

In its own words: An act to amend Sections 241 and 243 of the Penal Code, relating to crimes. crimes Assault and battery: utility workers. Existing law defines an assault as an unlawful attempt, coupled with present ability, to commit a violent injury upon the person of another. Existing law defines a battery as any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another…

What is the status of SB1330?

Chaptered as of September 27, 2026. Latest action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 699, Statutes of 2026. (September 27, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1330?

Jesse Arreguín (D, SD07), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1330?

On the California Legislature website: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB1330