South Carolina H3392 amends assault and battery laws to classify injuring healthcare workers as a high and aggravated felony.

South Carolina H3392 amends the state's assault and battery laws to classify injuring healthcare workers or emergency response employees during their official duties as a high and aggravated felony. This change means that if a person unlawfully injures another person in this context, they face a felony charge with a potential prison sentence of up to twenty years. The bill also ensures that any pending actions or liabilities under the old law remain unaffected by this amendment.

South Carolina H3392 amends assault and battery laws to classify injuring healthcare workers as a high and aggravated felony.

South Carolina H3392 amends the state's assault and battery laws to classify injuring healthcare workers or emergency response employees during their official duties as a high and aggravated felony. This change means that if a person unlawfully injures another person in this context, they face a felony charge with a potential prison sentence of up to twenty years. The bill also ensures that any pending actions or liabilities under the old law remain unaffected by this amendment.