HB0792 Summary

• Amends Section 12-3.05 of the Criminal Code to expand aggravated battery protections from nurses to all "health care workers" as defined in the Health Care Violence Prevention Act.

• Defines "health care worker" by reference to Section 5 of the Health Care Violence Prevention Act, broadening the scope of protected medical professionals.

• Makes aggravated battery a charge when a person batters an individual they know to be a health care worker while that worker is performing their official duties (other than by firearm discharge).

• Maintains existing sentencing structure for aggravated battery offenses, with penalties ranging from Class 3 felony to Class X felony depending on circumstances, weapons used, and victim status.