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DE SB268
Bill
Status
6/20/2012
Primary Sponsor
Edward Bennett
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AI Summary
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Adds advanced emergency medical technicians (AEMTs) and paramedics to the list of protected victims under Delaware's offensive touching statute (§601).
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Offensive touching against AEMTs or paramedics performing lawful duties is elevated to a class A misdemeanor, matching the protection level given to law enforcement officers, firefighters, and medical professionals.
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Maintains existing provisions requiring defendants charged with striking someone with bodily fluids to be tested for transmittable diseases, with test costs assessed upon conviction.
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Test results are restricted to the Attorney General, victim, defendant, and Department of Correction medical care provider.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 11 Relating To Crimes And Criminal Procedure.
Last Action
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
6/20/2012