HB 3677
Expands the crime of assault in the third degree to include causing physical injury to a public employee.
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Bill overview
This bill expands the crime of assault in the third degree to include causing physical injury to a public employee. It also broadens the crime of aggravated harassment to include propelling bodily fluids or other dangerous substances at a public employee. Furthermore, the bill requires school districts to have policies mandating expulsion for students who assault or harass school employees. These changes take effect 91 days after the legislative session concludes.
Key provisions
- Expands assault in the third degree to include causing physical injury to public employees.
- Expands aggravated harassment to include propelling bodily fluids or dangerous substances at public employees.
- Requires school districts to have expulsion policies for student assaults or harassment of school employees.
- Defines ‘public employee’ for legal purposes.
- Specifies penalties for assault in the third degree involving motor vehicles or under the influence.
- Addresses the use of firearms in schools and outlines expulsion requirements.
- Prohibits corporal punishment in schools.
- Establishes guidelines for calculating the number of school days a student is removed from class.
Who is affected
- Public Employees
- Students
- School Districts
- Teachers and School Staff
- The General Public
Notable changes
- Adds physical injury to public employees as a specific element of assault in the third degree.
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