2019 House Bill 5215

Authorize enhanced penalty for assaulting home health provider

Introduced in the House

Nov. 7, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Nate Shannon (D-25)

To expand a law that authorizes enhanced penalties for committing an assault in which the victim is targeted because he or she is performing duties as an employee the state welfare agency, so that this also applies to home health care workers. The bill would also increase the maximum penalties.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy