Minnesota SF2316 expands the fourth-degree assault crime to include physical assaults on nurses, physicians, and other health care providers.

Minnesota SF2316 amends the state's statutes to classify as a felony any physical assault that inflicts demonstrable bodily harm on a physician, nurse, or other person providing health care services. The bill applies to assaults occurring in a hospital emergency department. The penalty for such a felony includes up to two years in prison, a fine of up to $4,000, or both. This amendment takes effect on August 1, 2025, and applies to crimes committed on or after that date.

Minnesota SF2316 expands the fourth-degree assault crime to include physical assaults on nurses, physicians, and other health care providers.

Minnesota SF2316 amends the state's statutes to classify as a felony any physical assault that inflicts demonstrable bodily harm on a physician, nurse, or other person providing health care services. The bill applies to assaults occurring in a hospital emergency department. The penalty for such a felony includes up to two years in prison, a fine of up to $4,000, or both. This amendment takes effect on August 1, 2025, and applies to crimes committed on or after that date.