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TX HB3548

TX HB3548
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.


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Introduced
03/06/2023
In Committee
04/11/2023
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, titled the Jacqueline "Jackie" Pokuaa and Katie "Annette" Flowers Act, increases the criminal penalty for assaulting certain hospital personnel. Specifically, it amends the Penal Code to make it a third-degree felony to assault nurses, physicians, physician assistants, maintenance or janitorial staff, receptionists, and other individuals employed by or working in a licensed general or special hospital, including state-operated hospitals. The bill applies to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

Laid on the table subject to call (on 05/06/2023)

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