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S 0289 - Creates the offense of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer

Tracking Level: Of Interest
Sponsor: Thomas Alexander (R)
Last Action: 3/20/2015 - Senate - Referred to Subcommittee: Hutto (ch), Corbin, Young
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PoliceNext Bill

Staff Analysis of the Legislation

04.12.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee recommitted this bill to the subcommittee.
04.05.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.
03.22.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.
03.15.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.
03.01.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.
02.16.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.
02.11.2016 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.
Summary of the bill as introduced: Clarifies that a person who illegally injures a law enforcement officer, EMS provider or firefighter commits the offense of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature.

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