AGG BATTERY-RETAIL MERCHANTS
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that battery of a merchant is aggravated battery: (i) when the merchant is performing his or her duties, including, but not limited to, relaying directions for healthcare or safety from his or her supervisor or employer or relaying health or safety guidelines, recommendations, regulations, or rules from a federal, State, or local public health agency; and (ii) during a disaster declared by the Governor, or a state of emergency declared by the mayor of the city in which the merchant is located, due to a public health emergency and for a period of 6 months after such declaration. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 19, 2020
Last action May 22, 2020
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Total actions
4
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Committee
1
May 19, 2020
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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