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SB 46 - Currently, the penalty for the offense of voluntary manslaughter is a Class B felony, involuntary manslaughter in the first degree is a Class C felony, and involuntary manslaughter in the second degree is a Class E felony. This act provides that if the victim is a law enforcement officer or emergency personnel, then the penalty for voluntary manslaughter is a Class A felony, involuntary manslaughter in the first degree is a Class B felony, and involuntary manslaughter in the second degree is a Class D felony. Currently, the penalty for the offense of assault in the second degree is a Class D felony, unless the victim is a defined "special victim", in which case the penalty is a Class B felony. This act provides that if the victim is a law enforcement officer or emergency personnel, then the penalty is a Class A felony. Currently, the penalty for the offense of assault in the third degree is a Class E felony, unless the victim is a defined "special victim", in which case the penalty is a Class D felony. This act provides that if the victim is a law enforcement officer or emergency personnel, then the penalty is a Class C felony. JOHN GRANA
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