HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

150th GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

HOUSE BILL NO. 144

AMEND House Bill No. 144 on line 6 by deleting “ hospital security officer or constable, ” as it appears therein.

AMEND House Bill No. 144 by deleting lines 10 through 12 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following and redesignating accordingly:

“ (4) The person intentionally causes physical injury to the operator of an ambulance, a rescue squad member, licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, paramedic, or licensed medical doctor while such person is performing a work-related duty; or ”

SYNOPSIS

This amendment removes healthcare providers and other health care employees from the list of persons who if assaulted, aggravates the crime to the violent felony of Assault in the second degree.