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HB 2393 Animal control officers; inclusion thereof in classification of law-enforcement officers.

Introduced by: Robert B. Bell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Obstruction of justice; animal control officers. Includes animal control officers in the misdemeanor provisions of the obstruction of justice statute.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Animal control officers deemed law-enforcement officers.  Adds animal control officers to the following crimes for which enhanced punishment is imposed when the victim of such a crime is a law-enforcement officer: assault and battery, malicious wounding, and obstruction of justice.