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IA HF310
IA HF310A bill for an act relating to assaults on persons engaged in certain occupations including a health care provider, and making penalties applicable. (Formerly HSB 9.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.
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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
Crossed Over
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
Passed
05/28/2025
05/28/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/28/2025
05/28/2025
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO ASSAULTS ON PERSONS ENGAGED IN CERTAIN OCCUPATIONS INCLUDING A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER, AND MAKING PENALTIES APPLICABLE.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the definition of "health care provider" in Iowa law to expand protection against assault. Specifically, the bill broadens the definition to include anyone working, volunteering, or participating in an educational course of instruction at a hospital, rural emergency hospital, or nursing facility, which is a more comprehensive definition than the previous language. The bill maintains the existing presumption that an assault against a healthcare provider in a hospital, at the scene of an emergency, or during patient transportation in an ambulance is presumed to be intentional. By expanding the definition, the bill aims to provide greater legal protection for a wider range of healthcare workers and those in healthcare settings, potentially creating stronger penalties for those who assault these individuals. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and appears to be part of an effort to enhance safety for healthcare workers and those involved in medical care settings.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Health And Human Services (House)
Last Action
Signed by Governor. H.J. 1225. (on 05/28/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF310 |
| Final Fiscal Note — Assaults on Health Care Providers | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/FN/1540271.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGE/91/attachments/HF310.html |
| Fiscal Note - Assaults on Health Care Providers | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/FN/1522090.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF310.html |
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