ARIZONA
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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HB 2503: assault; health care practitioner; classification |
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PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Shah, LD 24 BILL STATUS: Caucus & COW |
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Increases 
from a class six to a class five felony the
offense of aggravated assault against certain healthcare practitioners in the
course of employment.
History
An assault may become an aggravated assault if committed against the following individuals in the course of their employment:
1. Peace officers;
2. Constables;
3. Fire personnel;
4. School personnel;
5. Healthcare practitioners;
6. Prosecutors;
7. Code enforcement officers;
8. Park rangers;
9. Public defenders; and
10. Judicial officers (A.R.S. § 13-1204(A)(8)).
Aggravated assaults against these individuals are generally punished as class six felonies, though assaults against peace officers and prosecutors range from class six to class two felonies, depending upon the circumstances (A.R.S. § 13-1204(F),(G)).
Depending upon the circumstances of the offense, a class six felony assault is punishable by a presumptive term of approximately one to two and a quarter years in prison. A class five felony assault is punishable by approximately one and a half years to three years in prison (A.R.S. §§ 13-702, 13-704).
Provisions
1. Increases from a class six to a class five felony the offense of aggravated assault against a doctor, surgeon, nurse, osteopathic physician or surgeon, or physician assistant engaged in professional duties, unless the assailant is seriously mentally ill or afflicted with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
2. Makes a conforming change.
Amendments
Committee on Judiciary
1. Reclassifies as a class six felony an assault on a peace officer or a person summoned and directed by the officer.
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5. Fifty-fourth Legislature HB 2503
6. First Regular Session Version 1: Caucus & COW
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