Crimes and punishments; making certain acts unlawful; codification; effective date.

HB 1061 makes it a crime to intentionally assault or batter municipal, county, or state officials while they are performing their official duties. It creates two offenses: a misdemeanor for assault (up to 1 year in jail or $1,000 fine) and a felony for battery or assault-and-battery (up to 5 years in prison or $5,000 fine). The law specifically covers officials like police, fire, health, code enforcement, and zoning personnel, as defined in the bill. It applies to intentional harm without justifiable cause, directly affecting both officials performing their duties and individuals who target them. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.