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Introduced
03/04/2019
03/04/2019
In Committee
06/23/2020
06/23/2020
Crossed Over
10/28/2019
10/28/2019
Passed
06/24/2020
06/24/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/01/2020
07/01/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of aggravated assault.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to further define the offense of aggravated assault. Specifically, it adds "health care practitioners" and "technicians" to the list of individuals covered under the aggravated assault statute. The bill provides definitions for these new terms, drawing from existing healthcare-related laws in Pennsylvania. The changes made by this bill are intended to enhance protections for healthcare workers in the state.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (10)
Judy Ward (R)*,
Dave Argall (R),
John Blake (D),
Jim Brewster (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Thomas Killion (R),
Daylin Leach (D),
Kristin Phillips-Hill (R),
Kim Ward (R),
John Yudichak (I),
Last Action
Act No. 51 (on 07/01/2020)
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