2014 House Bill 5589

Authorize enhanced penalty for assaulting home health provider

Introduced in the House

May 20, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Henry Yanez (D-25)

To expand a law that authorizes enhanced penalties for committing an assault in which the victim is targeted because he or she is performing duties as an employee the state welfare agency, so that this also applies to home health care workers. The bill would also increase the maximum penalties.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary