2017 Senate Bill 33

Enhanced penalties for assaulting emergency room staff

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 18, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Ken Horn (R-32)

To expand the scope of a law that authorizes enhanced penalties for assaulting specified professionals and officials, so as to include hospital emergency room personnel.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 2, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.