Iowa HSB24 amends assault penalties for attacks on specific occupations and inmate assaults on corrections employees.

Iowa HSB24 modifies assault penalties for attacks on specific occupations, including peace officers, jailers, and health care providers. It increases penalties for assaults on these individuals, especially if a dangerous weapon is used or if the assault results in bodily injury or mental illness. The bill also addresses inmate assaults on department of corrections employees, imposing penalties for assaults that result in contact with bodily fluids or secretions. The penalties range from aggravated misdemeanors to class "D" and "C" felonies, depending on the circumstances of the assault.

Iowa HSB24 amends assault penalties for attacks on specific occupations and inmate assaults on corrections employees.

Iowa HSB24 modifies assault penalties for attacks on specific occupations, including peace officers, jailers, and health care providers. It increases penalties for assaults on these individuals, especially if a dangerous weapon is used or if the assault results in bodily injury or mental illness. The bill also addresses inmate assaults on department of corrections employees, imposing penalties for assaults that result in contact with bodily fluids or secretions. The penalties range from aggravated misdemeanors to class "D" and "C" felonies, depending on the circumstances of the assault.