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OK HB2060
Bill
Status
3/11/2013
Primary Sponsor
Scott Inman
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AI Summary
ENGR. H. B. NO. 2060 Summary
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Creates the "Social Services Protection Act" establishing criminal penalties for assaults and battery against Department of Human Services (DHS) and Department of Rehabilitation Services employees.
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Defines simple assault on covered employees during employment duties as a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in county jail, a fine up to $500, or both.
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Elevates assault and battery on covered employees during employment duties to a felony punishable by up to 5 years in state correctional institution or county jail for up to 1 year, a fine up to $500, or both.
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Applies only when employees are performing their official employment duties and the assault or battery occurs without justifiable or excusable cause.
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Effective November 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Crimes and punishments; creating the Social Worker Protection Act; prohibiting assault or battery of DHS or Department of Rehabilitation Services worker performing employment duties; effective date.
Professions and Occupations
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Public Safety Committee then to Appropriations Committee
3/19/2013