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Session: 2017-2018
ACLU-PA Position: Opposes
House Bill 982 establishes "first responder intimidation" as a new crime under the Pennsylvania Crimes Code. Penalties for assault and property crimes against police officers, fire fighters, and EMTs are graded one degree higher than the underlying offense.