HB 4532
Crimes: assaultive; crime of assaulting a person performing job-related duties; expand to include health professionals. Amends secs. 81, 81a & 81d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.81 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4534'25, HB 4535'25
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Bill overview
This bill expands the crime of assault to include situations where a person assaults a health professional or medical volunteer while they are performing their job duties. It increases the potential penalties for such offenses, particularly for repeat offenders, and establishes a requirement for health facilities to post notices informing individuals that assaulting these professionals can result in enhanced fines. The bill also clarifies definitions related to ‘health professional’ and ‘medical volunteer’ to ensure consistent application of the law.
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