2017 Senate Bill 127

Authorize enhanced penalties for crimes against emergency first responders

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 9, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To authorize enhanced penalties for committing a crime that targets police, firefighters or emergency medical service providers.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 23, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.