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.

Sponsors

Representative David Zimmerman

Status

Introduced

Session

2017 - 2018

Bill number

Position

Oppose