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ID S1351

Bill

Status

Passed

3/28/2014

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new Idaho Code Section 18-915C establishing enhanced penalties for 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
  • Requires that the victim be performing their duties or the battery occur because of the victim's professional or employment status
  • Establishes maximum punishment of 3 years imprisonment in state prison for such battery offenses

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to authorize punishment for battery against certain health care workers.

BATTERY

Last Action

Signed by Governor on 03/28/14 Session Law Chapter 288 Effective: 07/01/2014

3/28/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/17/2014

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