2013 House Bill 5137

Authorize enhanced penalties for prison guard assaults

Introduced in the House

Nov. 6, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Matt Lori (R-59)

To include prison and jail guards in a law that authorizes enhanced penalties of an extra two years in prison and up to $5,000 in fines for committing an assault in which the victim is a health care professional, peace officer, conservation officer, etc. who is acting within the scope of their official duties.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice