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Senate approves new aggravated‑assault offense for assaults on health‑care workers
Summary
The Senate approved a bill creating the criminal offense of aggravated assault on a health‑care worker and making it a Class D felony; debate focused on whether the law creates a special class of victims and protections for front‑line workers. The bill passed 32–1–1 (one not voting).
The Senate passed legislation defining aggravated assault on health‑care workers as a discrete criminal offense and designating the offense as a Class D felony, senators said on the floor.
Senator Irvin, the bill sponsor, told colleagues the measure was drafted with input from health‑care stakeholders and is intended to protect “our health care workers that are on the front lines dealing…
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