Relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault.

Contracts

• Employment Agreements: Update codes of conduct to explicitly state that unauthorized weapon discharge or brandishing while in a company vehicle constitutes grounds for immediate termination for cause.
• Vendor Agreements (3PL): Logistics and delivery contracts must require vendors to certify they maintain road rage de-escalation policies and weapons restrictions. Update indemnification clauses to cover criminal acts by vendor employees to the fullest extent of the law.

Hiring/Training

• Driver Vetting: Background checks must specifically flag prior history of violence or weapons charges, not just driving infractions.
• Training Modules: Standard defensive driving is insufficient. You must implement specific "Road Rage De-escalation" training.
• Policy Acknowledgments: Require signed acknowledgments from all drivers regarding the company's strict "No Weapons in Company Vehicles" policy (distinct from personal vehicles protected by Labor Code Ch. 52).

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Incident Response: Dispatch and HR protocols must treat *any* report of a weapon display involving a company vehicle as a critical legal event requiring immediate counsel engagement.
• Vetting Files: Maintain granular records of driver screening to defend against future negligent entrustment claims.

Fees & Costs

• Direct Costs: None.
• Indirect Costs: Potential increase in Commercial Auto and General Liability premiums. Expect increased legal defense costs if insurers issue Reservation of Rights letters due to the "intentional/criminal act" nature of the new felony classification.