Enhances penalties for crimes against law enforcement, firefighters, and other public service workers in West Virginia.
West Virginia HB5125 amends existing laws to increase penalties for crimes against law enforcement, firefighters, governmental representatives, health care providers, utility workers, correctional employees, and emergency medical service personnel. The bill creates a felony offense for attacking or hindering or obstructing a firefighter or emergency equipment. It also establishes criminal penalties for malicious assault, unlawful assault, and battery against these public service workers.
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