Nebraska LB322 aims to prohibit assault on pharmacists and clarify provisions relating to assault on officers, emergency responders, certain.

Nebraska LB322 amends existing statutes to prohibit assault on pharmacists, classifying it as a serious crime punishable as a felony. It also clarifies provisions relating to assault on officers, emergency responders, certain employees, and health care professionals. The bill defines terms such as "public safety officer," "health care professional," and "pharmacist," and specifies the penalties for different degrees of assault. Pharmacies and health clinics are required to display warning signs about the penalties for assaulting these professionals.

Nebraska LB322 aims to prohibit assault on pharmacists and clarify provisions relating to assault on officers, emergency responders, certain.

Nebraska LB322 amends existing statutes to prohibit assault on pharmacists, classifying it as a serious crime punishable as a felony. It also clarifies provisions relating to assault on officers, emergency responders, certain employees, and health care professionals. The bill defines terms such as "public safety officer," "health care professional," and "pharmacist," and specifies the penalties for different degrees of assault. Pharmacies and health clinics are required to display warning signs about the penalties for assaulting these professionals.