2011 Senate Bill 642

Authorize enhanced penalty for assaulting health professional

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 13, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To authorize enhanced penalties of an extra two years in prison and up to $5,000 in fines for committing an assault in which the victim is a health care professional.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 21, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 18, 2011

Substitute offered

To adopt a version that proposes longer prison sentences for cases in which a victim is seriously injured.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 19, 2011

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To authorize enhanced penalties of an extra five years in prison and up to $5,000 in fines for committing an assault in which the victim is a health care professional.

Received in the House

Oct. 19, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary