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Senate advances bill increasing penalties for assaults on certain public‑safety and corrections workers
Summary
Senate File 397 was moved for final reading after sponsors said it updates penalties for assaults on public‑safety workers and corrections staff to include spitting or other contact with saliva; floor debate focused on recognizing risks faced by those occupations.
Senate File 397 was placed on final reading after sponsors said the measure updates current law to account for increased risks faced by public‑safety workers. Senators moved the bill for final passage and the Senate recorded a unanimous or constitutionally sufficient vote during the floor action.
Sponsors urged the chamber to recognize the hazards faced daily by…
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