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TX HB2052

TX HB2052
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.


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Introduced
02/08/2023
In Committee
03/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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