relative to the assault of a firefighter, emergency medical care provider, or law enforcement officer.

HB 59 increases criminal penalties for assaulting firefighters, emergency medical care providers, and law enforcement officers. The bill directly affects individuals who commit such assaults by raising the severity of potential sentences under state law. Key provisions would elevate these offenses to higher felony classifications, imposing stricter punishments than current penalties. The bill recently advanced through committee with a recommendation to pass, including an amendment dated 2025-3083s.