2017 House Bill 4302

Enhanced penalties for assaulting court employees

Introduced in the House

March 2, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Kim LaSata (R-79)

To increase from 10 to 15 years in prison the maximum penalty for an assault on a local government employee or officer that causes a serious injury. The bill was introduced after two Berrien County bailiffs were killed by handcuffed defendant who grabbed a deputy's gun while being escorted to court.

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

May 16, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 30, 2017

Passed in the House 93 to 14 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 31, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 15, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.