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TX HB2052
TX HB2052Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.
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Introduced
02/08/2023
02/08/2023
In Committee
03/08/2023
03/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the criminal penalty for assaulting certain hospital personnel, including nurses, physicians, physician assistants, maintenance or janitorial staff, receptionists, and other individuals employed by a licensed general or special hospital. The bill defines "hospital personnel" and specifies that the higher penalty applies when the actor knows the victim is hospital personnel performing their duties. The changes made by this bill only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence (on 03/08/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB2052 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB02052I.htm |
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