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TX HB2189
TX HB2189Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.
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Introduced
02/10/2023
02/10/2023
In Committee
04/21/2023
04/21/2023
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, known as the Jacqueline "Jackie" Pokuaa and Katie "Annette" Flowers Act, amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the criminal penalty for assaulting certain hospital personnel, including nurses, physicians, physician assistants, social workers, maintenance or janitorial staff, receptionists, and other individuals employed by or working in a licensed general or special hospital. Specifically, the bill elevates the offense of assaulting these hospital personnel from a Class A misdemeanor to a third-degree felony, aligning the penalty with existing provisions for assaulting public servants, family members, and other protected individuals. The bill applies to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Committee report sent to Calendars (on 05/08/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB2189 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB02189H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/HB02189H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB02189H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB02189I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB02189I.htm |
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