Minnesota SF4732 expands the definition of fourth-degree assault to include attacks on firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and hospital.

Minnesota SF4732 amends the state's criminal code to expand the definition of fourth-degree assault. The bill makes it a gross misdemeanor to physically assault a member of a municipal or volunteer fire department, an emergency medical services personnel, or a health care provider working in a hospital emergency department while they are performing their duties. The bill also makes it a felony to assault any of these individuals if the attack results in demonstrable bodily harm, with penalties including up to three years in prison, a fine of up to $6,000, or both.

Minnesota SF4732 expands the definition of fourth-degree assault to include attacks on firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and hospital.

Minnesota SF4732 amends the state's criminal code to expand the definition of fourth-degree assault. The bill makes it a gross misdemeanor to physically assault a member of a municipal or volunteer fire department, an emergency medical services personnel, or a health care provider working in a hospital emergency department while they are performing their duties. The bill also makes it a felony to assault any of these individuals if the attack results in demonstrable bodily harm, with penalties including up to three years in prison, a fine of up to $6,000, or both.