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ID H0292

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/20/2013

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new Idaho Code Section 18-915C establishing enhanced penalties for assault or battery committed against health care workers
  • Applies to persons licensed, certified, or registered by Idaho to provide health care, and employees of hospitals, medical clinics, or medical practices
  • Offense must occur while victim is performing professional or employment duties or because of the victim's professional or employment status
  • Punishment is imprisonment in state prison not to exceed 5 years
  • Provides affirmative defense if perpetrator lacked ability to form intent to commit the act due to mental illness at time of offense

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law relating to assault and battery to provide that any person who commits assault or battery upon certain persons shall be subject to a certain punishment and to provide an affirmative defense.

ASSAULT AND BATTERY

Last Action

Returned from Senate Failed; Filed in the office of the Chief Clerk

3/29/2013

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