Relating to assault of persons working in hospitals; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Expands crime of assault in the third degree to include causing physical injury to person working in hospital while worker is performing official duties. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2021
Last action Jun 27, 2021
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 27, 2021
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Feb 17, 2021
Committee
Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Feb 9, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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