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MN SF5138

MN SF5138
Fourth-degree assault crime expansion related to nurses, physicians, and other persons providing health care services


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Introduced
03/21/2024
In Committee
03/21/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to public safety; expanding fourth-degree assault crime related to nurses, physicians, and other persons providing health care services; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 609.2231, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision.

AI Summary

This bill expands the fourth-degree assault crime to include physically assaulting and inflicting demonstrable bodily harm on nurses, physicians, and other persons providing health care services. The bill amends the existing law to make it a felony punishable by up to two years in prison or a fine of up to $4,000, or both. The new provisions are effective August 1, 2024, and apply to crimes committed on or after that date.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety (on 03/21/2024)

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