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PA HB2056

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


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Introduced
12/02/2019
In Committee
05/25/2020
Crossed Over
05/20/2020
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 Pennsylvania's Crimes and Offenses law to expand the definition of aggravated assault to include attempts to cause or intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to individuals with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or autism spectrum disorders. The bill also defines "intellectual disability" and "autism spectrum disorder" for the purposes of this law. Additionally, the bill establishes that aggravated assault under the new provisions is a felony of the second degree.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

Referred to JUDICIARY (on 05/25/2020)

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