Clarifies spitting in law enforcement officer's food or drink constitutes aggravated assault; requires certain sanctions on restaurant employees who commit this crime.
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Overview
This bill clarifies that spitting on a law enforcement officer’s food or drink constitutes aggravated assault, increasing the potential criminal penalty to a third-degree crime with a mandatory fine of $15,000. It also requires restaurants to suspend or terminate employees charged with or convicted of this offense. The bill aims to protect law enforcement officers from this form of harassment and hold those responsible accountable.
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Joseph Pennacchio
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