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MN HF4945
Bill
Status
3/14/2024
Primary Sponsor
John Huot
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AI Summary
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Changes assault charges against firefighters, EMS personnel, and hospital emergency department health care providers from felony (up to 2 years imprisonment or $4,000 fine) to gross misdemeanor when no demonstrable bodily harm is inflicted
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Increases penalty to felony with up to 3 years imprisonment or $6,000 fine when the assault inflicts demonstrable bodily harm
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Applies to firefighters and EMS members performing their duties, and physicians, nurses, or other health care providers working in hospital emergency departments
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Effective August 1, 2024, for crimes committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Criminal penalty for assaulting firefighter, EMS personnel, or health care providers increased.
Last Action
Author added Novotny
3/21/2024