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IA SF397
Bill
AI Summary
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Increases penalties for assaults with intent to inflict serious injury on peace officers, jailers, correctional staff, firefighters, health care providers, and other specified public employees from a class "D" felony to a class "C" felony
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Elevates the charge for assaults using or displaying a dangerous weapon against the same protected occupations from a class "D" felony to a class "C" felony
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Upgrades assaults causing bodily injury or mental illness against protected workers from an aggravated misdemeanor to a class "D" felony
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Increases penalties for general assaults (including spitting) against protected occupations from a serious misdemeanor to an aggravated misdemeanor, with a mandatory minimum seven-day sentence that cannot be suspended
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Establishes that inmates in jails or Department of Corrections facilities who assault employees with bodily fluids (blood, seminal fluid, urine, saliva, or feces) commit a class "D" felony
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to assaults, including assaults on persons engaged in certain occupations and inmate assaults on department of corrections employees, and providing penalties. (Formerly SSB 1058.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.
Last Action
Signed by Governor. S.J. 845.
4/18/2025