HI HB2076

Adds a new category of assault against a law enforcement officer for recklessly causing serious or substantial bodily injury to an officer engaged in duty

Increases the minimum mandatory jail term under probation from 30 days to 6 months for assault convictions under existing provisions

Requires a minimum 1-year imprisonment without possibility of suspension for convictions involving serious or substantial bodily injury to officers

Maintains assault against a law enforcement officer in the first degree as a class C felony with a 5-year indeterminate prison term as one sentencing option

Responds to legislative findings of increased assaults on officers nationwide and concerns about law enforcement recruitment and retention