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House approves HB45 to increase penalties for assaults on healthcare providers after clarifying amendments
Utah House of Representatives · February 6, 1996
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Summary
House Bill 45, expanding penalties for assaulting health‑care providers during life‑support duties, passed the House after floor debate and several friendly amendments clarifying exemptions and removing 'fire officer' language.
Representative Peter Knudson presented HB45, an amendment to make it a Class A misdemeanor to assault a health‑care provider while performing life‑support duties. The measure was offered in response to concerns raised by the Utah Medical Association about assaults on health personnel.
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