2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 235

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes Prior Year Introduction As: HB 956/99 - JUD
Sponsored By:
Delegates Barkley, D'Amato, Carlson, and Stern
Entitled:
Crimes - Assault on Law Enforcement Officer

Synopsis:

Making it a felony to intentionally commit an assault on a law enforcement officer under specified circumstances; providing a specified mandatory penalty; and requiring penalty to be served consecutive to any other penalty.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
1/26
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
1/27
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 2/1 at 1:00 p.m.
2/21
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Charles E. Barkley, District 39
Delegate Paul H. Carlson, District 39
Delegate C. Richard D'Amato, District 30
Delegate Joan F. Stern, District 39
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ASSAULT
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPARTMENT OF
PAROLE AND PROBATION
PENALTIES
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 12A-1 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered