S 3493
Upgrades penalties for assaulting certain health care support staff and security guards at health care facilities and human services and veterans' facilities.
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Bill overview
This bill increases penalties for assaulting certain healthcare support staff and security guards working in health care facilities, human services, and veterans’ facilities. Specifically, it upgrades simple assault to aggravated assault in certain circumstances, such as when the assault occurs against employees not providing direct patient care or security guards at specific facilities. The bill also expands the list of individuals who can be targeted by aggravated assault charges, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, and certain healthcare professionals. It also addresses assault by auto or vessel, adding specific conditions for increased penalties.
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James Beach
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