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TX SB2473
TX SB2473Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.
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Introduced
03/10/2023
03/10/2023
In Committee
03/23/2023
03/23/2023
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, increases the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel, including nurses, physicians, physician assistants, maintenance or janitorial staff, receptionists, and other individuals employed by or working in a licensed general or special hospital. The bill amends the Penal Code to make assault against these hospital personnel a felony of the third degree, rather than a Class A misdemeanor. The changes in the law apply to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Justice (on 03/23/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB2473 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB02473I.htm |
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