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Committee expands aggravated-assault protection to include healthcare workers
3102378 · March 17, 2025
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Summary
Senate Bill 435 was presented by Senator Blake Johnson and the committee approved the measure by voice vote; the bill extends the aggravated-assault offense to include a defined list of healthcare workers (physicians, nurses, paramedics, pharmacists and others).
Senate Bill 435, presented in committee by Senator Blake Johnson on behalf of Senator Irvin, was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee by voice vote.
Johnson said the measure adds health-care workers to the list of protected persons under the…
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