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GA SB465
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/21/2012
Primary Sponsor
John Crosby
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AI Summary
- Increases the punishment for aggravated assault upon a nurse engaged in official duties to imprisonment of not less than 5 nor more than 20 years
- Elevates battery committed against a nurse performing official duties to a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature
- Increases the punishment for aggravated battery upon a nurse engaged in official duties to imprisonment of not less than 5 nor more than 20 years
- Defines "nurse" as a registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse authorized by license under Chapter 26 of Title 43 of Georgia law
- Amends three separate Code Sections of Georgia law (16-5-21, 16-5-23.1, and 16-5-24) covering aggravated assault, battery, and aggravated battery, respectively
Legislative Description
Crimes and Offenses; increase the punishment for aggravated assault upon a nurse while engaged in his or her official duties
Last Action
Senate Tabled
3/7/2012
Committee Referrals
Special Judiciary2/21/2012
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