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HI HB172

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2011

Primary Sponsor

Calvin Say

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands assault offenses against law enforcement officers in the first and second degree to include firefighters and water safety officers
  • Defines "water safety officer" for purposes of penal code protections
  • Aims to protect fire and rescue workers encountering physical violence during emergency and rescue operations
  • Committee recommends passage and referral to Committee on Judiciary
  • Committee notes that additional education regarding assaults against law enforcement, firefighters, and water safety officers should be provided

Legislative Description

HSAC Package; Penal Code; Firefighters; Water Safety Officers

Last Action

Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.

12/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/18/2011
Public Safety & Military Affairs1/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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