HI HB1484

Adds assault in the second degree charge when a person intentionally or knowingly causes bodily injury to a health care professional engaged in performing duty at the time of assault.

Defines health care professionals according to section 451D-2 of Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Expands existing assault in the second degree statute (HRS 707-711) to include this new category of protected persons alongside correctional workers, educational workers, emergency medical services providers, mental health facility employees, and firefighters.

Takes effect July 1, 2090.