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HI HB584

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Della au Belatti

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "medical services provider" protected under assault in the second degree to include advanced practice registered nurses, unlicensed medical professionals, and other medical staff involved in direct patient care.

  • Extends protection to medical services providers working in hospitals, medical clinics, and federally qualified health centers, rather than limiting protection to hospital emergency rooms only.

  • Adds charter school employees to the definition of "educational worker" protected under assault in the second degree.

  • Clarifies that assault in the second degree protections do not apply to patients receiving medical services at these facilities.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Assault in the Second Degree; Medical Services Provider

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Oshiro excused (1).

2/17/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/17/2015
Health1/28/2015

Full Bill Text

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