SB335

Mental illness, neurocognitive disorder, etc.; affirmative defense or reduced penalty.

Vetoed·5/19/26

Establishes penalties for battery against certain professionals and officials, including public transportation operators, school employees, and.

The bill outlines penalties for committing battery against specific professionals and officials, including public transportation operators, school employees, and health care providers. It specifies that such offenses are classified as Class misdemeanors, with mandatory minimum jail terms. The bill also addresses the use of mental illness or neurocognitive disorder as a defense in such cases, clarifying that it does not apply to voluntary intoxication.

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Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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18 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 18

12:00 AM

House Courts of Justice Hearing

Feb 9

8:00 AM

Senate Courts of Justice Hearing

History

May 19

Senate

Governor's Veto Received by Senate

May 19

Vetoed by Governor

Apr 22

Senate

Passed by for the day (21-Y 18-N 0-A)