Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 46 — Crimes and offenses; aggravated assault and battery of healthcare workers; expand enhanced punishment

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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assault and battery and related offenses against persons, so as to expand enhanced punishment for aggravated assault and aggravated battery committed upon emergency health workers to all healthcare workers in a hospital or healthcare facility; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated: O.C.G.A. § 16-5-19; O.C.G.A. § 16-5-21.

  • O.C.G.A. § 16-5-19

    LC 33 9216 (2) 'Emergency health worker' means hospital emergency department personnel and emergency medical services personnel. (3) 'Firefighter' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 25-4-2. (3.1) 'Healthcare worker' means any employee or independent contractor of a hospital or other healthcare facility.

    amended

  • O.C.G.A. § 16-5-21

    her amended by revis ault, as follows: on who knowingly co or healthcare worker LC 33 9216 convicted under this addition to any term nt imposed, by a fine be at least $2,000.00. to $2,000.00 of the the surcharges and quired by Chapter 21 5-9 and 42-8-34, and ll be earmarked for t on Fund for purposes indemnification for or in Part 1 of Article of Title 45. n this subsection, the un, rifle, shotgun, or or weapon which w el a projectile by the xplosive or electrical

    amended

Action History

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 241 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 46 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assault and battery and related offenses against persons, so as to expand enhanced punishment for aggravated assault and aggravated battery committed upon emergency health workers to all healthcare workers in a hospital or healthcare facility; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 46?
HB 46 is sponsored by Mark Newton (Republican), Michelle Au (Democrat), Beth Camp (Republican), Sharon Cooper (Republican), Jodi Lott, and Tremaine Reese (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 46?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 46?
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