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ID S1259
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/30/2014
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
- Creates new offense of battery against health care workers, including state-licensed, certified, or registered health care providers and employees of hospitals, medical clinics, or medical practices
- Establishes punishment of up to 5 years imprisonment when battery occurs during the victim's performance of duties or because of their professional or employment status
- Provides affirmative defense if the perpetrator lacked ability to form criminal intent due to mental illness, disability, or influence of lawfully obtained and properly used prescription drugs
- Applies provisions of Idaho Code section 18-116 to this offense
- Excludes application of Idaho Code section 18-207 to this offense
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to authorize punishment for battery against certain health care workers, to provide affirmative defenses and to provide for the application of certain sections of Idaho Code.
BATTERY
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to Judiciary & Rules
1/31/2014
Committee Referrals
Judiciary and Rules1/30/2014
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