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OH HB450
Bill
Status
2/11/2010
Primary Sponsor
Linda Bolon
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AI Summary
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Amends Ohio Revised Code section 2903.13 to add a new subsection (7) establishing enhanced penalties for assault against registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.
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Assault against a registered or licensed practical nurse who is engaged in performance of official duties becomes a felony of the fourth degree when the offender knows or has reasonable cause to believe the victim is a nurse.
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The nurse must be licensed under Chapter 4723 of the Revised Code and actively performing official duties at the time of the assault.
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Applies the same enhanced penalty structure already established for assaults against peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical service personnel.
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Repeals existing section 2903.13 and replaces it with the amended version containing the new nurse protection provision.
Legislative Description
To increase the penalty for assault when the victim is a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse engaged in the performance of official duties whom the offender knows or has reasonable cause to believe is a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse.
Assault of nurse while engaged in nursing- increase penalty
Last Action
To Criminal Justice
2/11/2010