Crime of transferring bodily fluids at or onto certain individuals established, and offense of fourth-degree assault expanded to include all people providing health care services.

This bill establishes a new criminal offense for intentionally transferring bodily fluids (like blood or feces) onto healthcare workers in hospital emergency departments. It expands fourth-degree assault to include all healthcare providers - such as physicians, nurses, and other staff - by adding specific protection for them when assaulted. The law makes it a felony punishable by up to two years in prison or a $4,000 fine, applying to assaults causing demonstrable bodily harm. The changes take effect August 1, 2025, and directly affect healthcare workers providing services in emergency settings.