Bill > HF810

This bill modifies Minnesota's criminal statutes to increase penalties for assaulting firefighters, emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, and healthcare providers in hospital emergency departments. Under the revised law, physically assaulting these professionals will now be classified as a gross misdemeanor by default. However, if the assault causes demonstrable bodily harm, the offense becomes a more serious felony, potentially resulting in up to three years of imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $6,000. This change applies to incidents where the assault occurs while the professional is performing their duties, such as firefighters responding to emergencies, EMS personnel providing medical assistance, or healthcare workers treating patients in emergency departments. The new provisions aim to provide stronger legal protection for these critical frontline workers by establishing more significant consequences for those who assault them. The bill will take effect on August 1, 2025, and will apply to crimes committed on or after that date.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0810&ssn=0&y=2025