S 1600
Save Healthcare Workers Act
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Bill overview
The Save Healthcare Workers Act aims to protect hospital personnel from violence by adding a new section to federal law that specifically criminalizes assault against hospital staff. It increases penalties for assaults involving weapons or causing serious injury, particularly during public health emergencies. The bill also establishes an affirmative defense for individuals with disabilities who experience violent incidents and mandates a study by the Government Accountability Office to assess the Act's impact on workplace violence in healthcare.
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Angus S., Jr. King
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