Establishes the crime of assault of a protester in the first, second, and third degrees

This bill creates three new assault offenses specifically targeting attacks on individuals engaged in protected protest activities. It defines "protest activities" as peaceful picketing or demonstrations covered by constitutional rights. The law establishes three degrees of assault: third-degree (class E felony) for causing physical injury with intent, second-degree (class C felony) for causing serious injury or using a weapon, and first-degree (class B felony) for causing serious injury with a weapon. Convictions for first-degree assault require consecutive sentencing to any prior prison terms. The bill directly affects individuals who assault protesters during lawful demonstrations and alters sentencing for these specific offenses.