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SB 677 Assault and battery; penalty when committed against a volunteer firefighter or rescue squad member.

Introduced by: Nick Rerras | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE: (all summaries)

Assault and battery; volunteer firefighters. Adds volunteer firefighters and lifesaving or rescue squad members who are members of a bona fide volunteer fire department or volunteer rescue or emergency medical squad to the list of protected classes which, if assaulted, the perpetrator is guilty of a Class 6 felony and will receive a mandatory minimum six month term of incarceration. The designation will apply regardless of whether a resolution has been adopted by the governing body of a political subdivision recognizing such persons as employees.


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