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AR HB1759

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Butch Wilkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Increases penalty for aggravated assault from Class D felony to Class C felony when victim is a law enforcement officer, firefighter, code enforcement officer, correctional facility employee, school employee, person 60+ or 12 or under, healthcare provider, or incompetent individual.

  • Increases penalty for assault in the first degree from Class A misdemeanor to Class D felony when committed against the same protected categories of victims.

  • Increases penalty for assault in the second degree from Class B misdemeanor to Class A misdemeanor when committed against protected victims.

  • Increases penalty for assault in the third degree from Class C misdemeanor to Class B misdemeanor when committed against protected victims.

  • Defines "code enforcement officer" to include municipal employees enforcing municipal codes and municipal animal control officers, and clarifies that "employee of a correctional facility" includes persons working under professional services contracts with correction departments.

Legislative Description

To Increase The Penalties For Aggravated Assault And Misdemeanor Assault If Committed Against Certain Persons.

Last Action

Senate Sine Die adjournment

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/21/2011
Judiciary3/1/2011

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