H3392

Assault and battery on healthcare workers

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

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.

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History

Apr 23, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith, Davis

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary