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DE SB12

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/30/2013

Primary Sponsor

Margaret Henry

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Origin

Senate

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs) and paramedics to Delaware Code § 601 as protected classes for offensive touching charges
  • Offensive touching of these professionals while performing lawful duty is elevated to a class A misdemeanor
  • Updates criminal code to reflect EMS practitioner titles changed under SB 210 from the prior year
  • Applies to intentional touching, striking, or contact with bodily fluids that causes offense or alarm

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Advanced Emergency Technicians And Paramedics.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/30/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Homeland Security6/13/2013
Public Safety3/12/2013

Full Bill Text

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