| Last Action | 04/04/24: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 80) |
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| Title | AN ACT relating to workplace violence against healthcare workers. |
| Bill Documents |
Acts Chapter 80
Current/Final Introduced |
| Fiscal Impact Statements |
Corrections Impact
Local Mandate Additional Fiscal Impact Statements Exist |
| Bill Request Number | 939 |
| Sponsors | K. Moser, S. Dietz, C. Aull, D. Bentley, J. Blanton, J. Bray, B. Chester-Burton, C. Fugate, D. Hale, K. King, W. Lawrence, A. Neighbors, R. Palumbo, M. Pollock, P. Pratt, S. Riley, R. Roarx, T. Smith, W. Thomas, K. Timoney, T. Truett, W. Williams |
| Summary of Enacted Version | Amends KRS 508.025 to expand assault in the third degree to include causing or attempting to cause physical injury to a person employed by or under contract with a health clinic, doctor’s office, dental office, long-term care facility, hospital, or hospital-owned affiliate if the event occurs in or on the premises of a health clinic, doctor’s office, dental office, long-term care facility, hospital, or hospital-owned affiliate. |
| Summary of Original Version | Amend KRS 508.025 to expand assault in the third degree to include causing or attempting to cause physical injury to a person employed by or under contract with a hospital if the event occurs in or on the premises of a hospital or hospital-owned outpatient facility. |
| Index Headings of Original Version |
Crime Victims - Assault in the third degree, offense against person employed by or under contract with a hospital Crimes and Punishments - Assault in the third degree, offense against person employed by or under contract with a hospital Health and Medical Services - Assault in the third degree, offense against person employed by or under contract with a hospital Occupational Safety and Health - Assault in the third degree, offense against person employed by or under contract with a hospital Local Mandate - Assaulty in the third degree, offense against person employed by or under contract with a hospital Corrections Impact - Assault in the third degree, offense against person employed by or under contract with a hospital |
| Jump to Proposed Amendments |
House Committee Substitute 1 with Fiscal Impact Statements House Floor Amendment 1 House Floor Amendment 2 |
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| Amendment | House Committee Substitute 1 |
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| Fiscal Impact Statements |
Corrections Impact to House Committee Substitute 1
Local Mandate to House Committee Substitute 1 |
| Summary | Retain original provisions, except amend KRS 508.025 to expand assault in the third degree to include causing or attempting to cause physical injury to a person employed by or under contract with a hospital if the event occurs in or on the premises of a hospital affiliate outpatient faci,lity. |
| Index Headings |
Corrections Impact - Assault in the third degree, offense against person employed by or under contract with a hospital Crime Victims - Assault in the third degree, offense against person employed by or under contract with a hospital Crimes and Punishments - Assault in the third degree, offense against person employed by or under contract with a hospital Health and Medical Services - Assault in the third degree, offense against person employed by or under contract with a hospital Occupational Safety and Health - Assault in the third degree, offense against person employed by or under contract with a hospital |
| Amendment | House Floor Amendment 1 |
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| Sponsor | S. Riley |
| Summary | Retain original provisions, except amend KRS 508.025 to expand assault in the third degree to include causing or attempting to cause physical injury to a person employed by or under contract with a health clinic, doctor office, dental office, long-term care facility, or a hospital owned or affiliate if the event occurs in or on the premises of a health clinic, doctor office, dental office, or long-term care facility. |
| Index Headings |
Crime Victims - Assault in the third degree, offense against person in or on the premises of health care settings Crimes and Punishments - Assault in the third degree, offense against person in or on the premises of health care settings Health and Medical Services - Assault in the third degree, offense against person in or on the premises of health care settings Occupational Safety and Health - Assault in the third degree, offense against person in or on the premises of health care settings |
| Amendment | House Floor Amendment 2 |
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| Sponsor | S. Riley |
| Summary | Retain original provisions, except amend KRS 508.025 to expand assault in the third degree to include causing or attempting to cause physical injury to a person employed by or under contract with a health clinic, doctor office, dental office, long-term care facility, hospital, or a hospital-owned or affiliate outpatient facility if the event occurs in or on the premises of a health clinic, doctor office, dental office, long-term care facility, hospital, or a hospital-owned or affiliate outpatient facility. |
| Index Headings |
Crime Victims - Assault in the third degree, offense against person in or on the premises Crimes and Punishments - Assault in the third degree, offense against person in or on the premises Health and Medical Services - Assault in the third degree, offense against person in or on the premises Occupational Safety and Health - Assault in the third degree, offense against person in or on the premises |
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