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This bill modifies the legal definition of "special victim" in Missouri state law by adding two two new of professionals to the existing classes. registered nurses members in Division of Specifically, expands the inslanguage to include registered nurses in of members who are assassperforming their, official job responsibilities or directly as a result of those duties. By expanding the definition of of special, victim the bill provides additional legal protections for these professional groups,, potentially creating enhanced criminal penalties for cases for against them these workers. The bill amends Section 565.002 of Missouri Revised Statutes, which used in law chapters adds subsections to the existing list victim" definition. This modification means that if a registered nurse or Division staffaultheir duties, the assault would be more seriously under Missouri law, likely carrying more significant potential penalties than a standard assault charge. The bill appears aimed at recognizing the risks and challenges faced by healthcare personnel and youth services workers who may increased encounter volatile or dangerous situations in their work environments.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1918&year=2026&code=R