2022 House Bill 5682

Enhanced penalties for assaulting emergency room staff

Introduced in the House

Jan. 25, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Mike Mueller (R-51)

To authorize enhanced penalties for assaulting a hospital "health professional" or volunteer by creating a new crime punishable by 93 days in jail and a $1,000 fine, with increased fines and sentences authorized depending on specific circumstances.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

March 8, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 16, 2022

Passed in the House 88 to 16 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 17, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations