Assault and battery; penalty when against fire marshals and assistant fire marshals. (SB22)

Introduced By

Sen. Mamie Locke (D-Hampton)

Progress

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Description

Assault and battery; fire marshals; penalty.  Adds fire marshals and assistant fire marshals who have police powers to the definition of law-enforcement officer in the assault and battery criminal provision, which means that the punishment for committing an assault and battery on such a person who is engaged in the performance of his public duties is elevated from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 6 felony, with a six-month mandatory minimum term of confinement.   View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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