SF2316 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Fourth-degree assault crime expansion related to nurses, physicians, and other persons providing health care services
Related bill: HF641
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, Section 609.2231, Subdivision 2, to expand the scope of fourth-degree assault. Currently, the statute makes it a felony to physically assault firefighters or emergency medical personnel, causing demonstrable bodily harm, while they are performing their duties. The bill seeks to extend this protection to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers working in hospital emergency departments. The penalty for such an assault would be up to two years of imprisonment, a fine of up to $4,000, or both.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
| March 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Inclusion of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers in the list of protected individuals."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "This bill expands the assault crime definition for specific professionals under section 609.2231.",
"modified": [
"Adjustments to penalties for assaults on specified professionals."
]
},
"citation": "609.2231",
"subdivision": "subdivision 2"
}
]