Revises definition of health care professional in aggravated assault statute to match definition under "Health Care Heroes Violence Prevention Act."
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This bill updates the definition of ‘health care professional’ in New Jersey’s aggravated assault statute to align with the definition used in the ‘Health Care Heroes Violence Prevention Act.’ Specifically, it expands the category of individuals protected from aggravated assault charges while performing their duties, including certain health care workers, firefighters, school employees, child protection staff, and utility workers. This change aims to provide greater legal protection for these professionals facing violence in the line of duty.
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