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House rejects bill to elevate assault-on-officer during arrest to a felony
Utah House of Representatives · February 22, 1999
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Summary
The House defeated HB 3-20, which would have made assaulting a police officer during an arrest a felony; supporters said it would protect officers, critics warned it could criminalize minor pushing during demonstrations. Vote: 33 yes, 39 no.
Representative Adair sponsored HB 3-20, proposing to change the penalty for assaulting a police officer when the officer is effecting an arrest from a misdemeanor to a felony. Adair said the change was intended to “send a clear, defining signal” and demanded that citizens understand “you don't touch him.”
Opponents, includ…
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