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Committee approves bill expanding offenses and penalties for assaults on first responders
Summary
The Judiciary Committee approved House Bill 15‑08, which defines ‘first responder’ and creates new criminal provisions — including a class A misdemeanor for knowingly transferring bodily fluids to a responder and a felony for aggravated assault causing serious physical injury — with sponsors saying the measure aims to protect personnel who respond to emergencies.
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced House Bill 15‑08, a measure to create and strengthen criminal penalties for assaults on first responders.
The bill adds a statutory definition of “first responder” to include law‑enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical providers, emergency management officials and others acting within the scope of employment. It expands…
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