Bill
H 3392
Overview: H 3392, "Assault and battery on healthcare workers", has been introduced and has members requesting to be added as sponsors.Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill
Overview: H 3392, "Assault and battery on healthcare workers", has been introduced and has members requesting to be added as sponsors.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to enhance protections for healthcare workers by increasing penalties for assaulting or battering them while they are performing their duties.
Key Provisions:
- Classifies assault or battery against a healthcare worker as a felony offense
- Imposes harsher penalties, including longer prison sentences and higher fines, for individuals convicted of assaulting or battering a healthcare worker
- Defines "healthcare worker" to include a broad range of medical professionals and support staff
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would directly impact healthcare workers by providing them with stronger legal protections against violence and assault. It could also have indirect impacts on healthcare organizations, patients, and communities by helping to ensure the safety and well-being of critical medical personnel.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, with members requesting to be added as sponsors. The next steps would likely involve committee review, potential amendments, and votes in the full legislature before it could be signed into law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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