2021 Senate Bill 781

Authorize enhanced penalties for assaults on “public health officials”

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 8, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-29)

To authorize enhanced criminal penalties of a year in prison and a $1,000 fine for assaults in which the victim is a state or local “public health official” as defined in the bill, and two years in prison if the person is injured.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety