SB 537 - Libla, Doug
Creates penalty enhancements for certain crimes against emergency service providers
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
3317S.01I
Title
SB 537
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2020
Current Status
Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 537-Libla
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 537 - This act provides that anyone convicted of second or third degree assault where the victim was a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical provider who was assaulted during the performance of his or her official duties or as a direct result of such official duties shall be ineligible for bail or continuation of bail.
Additionally, anyone found guilty of first, second, or third degree assault is ineligible for probation or parole if the victim was a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical provider who was assaulted during the performance of his or her official duties or as a direct result of such official duties.
This act is similar to SB 19 (2019), SS/SB 579 (2018), and SCS/SB 46 (2017).
MARY GRACE BRUNTRAGER