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OH SB111
Bill
Status
3/8/2011
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Bacon
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AI Summary
SB 111 Summary
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Amends section 2903.13 of the Revised Code to create a new offense category for assault against hospital workers and security officers.
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Establishes that assault is a felony of the fourth degree when the victim is a health care professional, health care worker, or hospital security officer who is engaged in performing their duties.
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Defines "health care professional" and "health care worker" by reference to section 2305.234 of the Revised Code.
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Adds this new provision as division (C)(6) to the existing assault statute, which already contains enhanced penalties for assault against peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, school employees, and corrections workers.
Legislative Description
To increase the penalty for assault to a felony of the fourth degree when the victim is a health care professional, health care worker, or security officer of a hospital who is engaged in the performance of the individual's duties.
Assault-victim health care worker/hospital security officer-increase penalty
Last Action
To Judiciary Criminal Justice
3/8/2011