The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1383 sponsored by Sen. M. Young and Sen. Koch regarding judicial officers. The bill provides that a person commits battery on a public safety official if the offense is committed against a current or former public safety official: (1) while the official is engaged in the official's official duty; or (2) in retaliation for … [Read more...] about Judicial officers
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Judicial officers
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1383 authored by Rep. Cook regarding judicial officers. The bill provides that a person commits battery on a public safety official if the offense is committed against a current or former public safety official: (1) while the official is engaged in the official's official duty; or (2) in retaliation for the official having … [Read more...] about Judicial officers
Battery against emergency room staff
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1478 authored by Rep. Engleman regarding battery against emergency room staff. The bill amends the definition of "emergency medical services provider" for the offense of battery to include a staff member in the emergency department of a hospital. The Indiana College of Emergency Physicians, the Indiana State Medical Association, … [Read more...] about Battery against emergency room staff