131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1796		LR 532(03)
	An Act to Protect Maine's Transit Employees
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
	The bill creates a Class C crime of assault on a transit employee if the person assaults a transit employee while the employee is performing official duties.  The current average cost of incarcerating one individual for a single year is $55,203.