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SF 3926

Crime of physically assaulting a hospital or clinic security officer establishment

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Julia Coleman and 4 co-sponsors

Creates specific criminal offense for assaulting hospital/clinic security officers, establishing dedicated legal consequences to address workplace violence in healthcare settings.

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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Bill Summary · SF 3926

Legislative bill overview

SF 3926 proposes to create a specific crime classification for physically assaulting hospital or clinic security officers. The bill would establish dedicated legal consequences for such assaults, separate from general assault statutes. This reflects growing concerns about workplace violence in healthcare settings.

Why is this important

Healthcare workers, including security personnel, face elevated rates of physical assault compared to other occupations. Creating a targeted offense could deter violence, provide stronger legal protections for security officers, and signal institutional commitment to their safety. This has real consequences for recruitment and retention in healthcare security roles.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope definition: Whether the bill clearly defines which facilities qualify (all hospitals/clinics vs. only certain types) and whether it covers all security personnel or only official staff
  • Sentencing proportionality: Questions about whether creating a separate crime category results in harsher penalties than existing assault laws warrant, and whether it treats healthcare security differently than other security roles
  • Implementation concerns: How law enforcement will distinguish healthcare security assaults from general assaults, and whether resources exist for consistent prosecution

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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