Bill > H1175

This bill amends existing law, specifically Section 13I of Chapter 265 of the General Laws, to enhance penalties for assaults and batteries committed against emergency medical technicians and healthcare providers using a "bodily substance," which is defined as any human secretion, discharge, or emission like blood, saliva, mucous, semen, urine, or feces. The bill increases the potential punishment for such offenses, allowing for imprisonment for up to 2.5 years in a local jail or house of correction, or up to 10 years in state prison, along with fines ranging from $500 to $5,000, or both. This change aims to provide greater protection for these professionals when they are actively treating or transporting individuals in the line of duty.