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PA SB632

PA SB632
In assault, further providing for the offense of aggravated assault.


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Introduced
05/10/2019
In Committee
05/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

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 expand the definition of aggravated assault to include attempting to cause or intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing serious bodily injury to an employee of an agency, company, or other entity engaged in public transportation while the employee is in the performance of their duties. The bill also makes some technical changes to the grading of aggravated assault offenses. The changes in this bill aim to provide additional legal protections for public transportation employees who may be subjected to violence while on the job.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Referred to JUDICIARY (on 05/10/2019)

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